Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 925

Fig. 40: Identifying Lower Control Arm, Control Arm Pivot Bolts & Rail Brackets
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6. Remove the control arm pivot bolts (3) and suspension arm from frame rail brackets (1).

7. Remove the lower control arm (2) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

LOWER CONTROL ARM

Fig. 41: Identifying Lower Control Arm, Control Arm Pivot Bolts & Rail Brackets
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1. Position the lower control arm (2) at the frame rail brackets. Install the cam/pivot bolts (3) and nuts.

Tighten the nuts finger-tight.

NOTE:

Marking the lower control arm pivot bolts front and rear will aid in the
assembly procedure.

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2. Install the ball joint into the steering knuckle and tighten the nut to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.) plus an additional

90° turn.

Fig. 42: Clevis Bracket
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3. Install shock absorber lower clevis bolt/nut (4). Tighten the nut to 150 N.m (110 ft.lbs.) with full vehicle

weight.

Fig. 43: Stabilizer Bar
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CAUTION: The ball joint stud taper must be CLEAN and DRY before installing

into the knuckle. Clean the stud taper with mineral spirits to remove
dirt and grease.

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4. Install the stabilizer bar link lower bolt (2). Tighten the bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs.) with full vehicle

weight . See INSTALLATION.

Fig. 44: Identifying Lower Control Arm, Control Arm Pivot Bolts & Rail Brackets
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5. Align the marks front and rear (1) at the cam/pivot bolts (3) and tighten the nuts. Tighten the nuts to 170

N.m (125 ft.lbs.) with full vehicle weight.

6. Install the wheel and tire assembly, refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

8. Perform a wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.

SHOCK

REMOVAL

SHOCK - LEFT SIDE

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Fig. 45: Identifying Battery Tray, Power Center & Battery
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1. Disconnect the battery (3).

2. Remove the battery. Refer to REMOVAL .

3. Unclip the power center (2) and move it to the side out of the way to access the battery tray (1).

4. Remove the battery tray (1). Refer to REMOVAL .

5. Remove the four upper shock mounting nuts.

6. Raise and support the vehicle.

7. Remove the left tire and wheel assembly.

8. Remove the caliper and support. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig. 46: Clevis Bracket
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9. Remove the lower bolt (4) at the lower control arm securing the clevis bracket (3).

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2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro