Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 917

Fig. 3: Identifying Jounce Cup & Strike Surface
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REAR CURB HEIGHT

Rear curb height is defined by the relative vertical distance between the top of the lower spring seat strike
surface and the bottom of the jounce cup (true metal to metal jounce travel). This is to be measured vertically
inside the coil from the point intersecting the inboard edge and the for/aft center of the jounce cup (1) down to
the strike surface (2).

CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

COMPLETE WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Fig. 4: Identifying Lower Control Arm, Control Arm Pivot Bolts & Rail Brackets
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MODEL

FRONT

FRONT CROSS

HEIGHT

REAR

REAR CROSS

(LEFT - RIGHT)

ALL

62 mm ± 10 mm

0 mm ± 7mm

107 mm ± 10 mm

0 mm ± 7mm

2.44 in. ± 0.39 in

0 in. ± 0.27 in

4.21 in. ± 0.39 in.

0 in. ± 0.27 in.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

Camber and caster angle adjustments involve changing the position of the lower suspension arm cam bolts (3).

CASTER

Moving the rear position of the cam bolt in or out, will change the caster angle significantly and camber angle
only slightly. To maintain the camber angle while adjusting caster, move the rear cam bolt in or out. Then move
the front cam bolt slightly in the opposite direction.

To increase positive caster angle, move the rear position cam bolt outward (from the engine). Move the front
cam bolt inward (toward the engine) slightly until the specified camber angle is obtained.

CAMBER

Move the rear position cam bolt outward (from the engine). Move the forward position cam bolt inward (toward
the engine).

After adjustment is made tighten the cam bolt nuts to proper torque specification.

TOE ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 5: Tie Rod End
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment.

1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering wheel

with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

2. Turn off engine.

3. Loosen the tie rod jam nuts (1).

4. Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie rod as necessary.

5. Tighten the tie rod jam nut (1) to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).

6. Verify the specifications.

CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 6: Identifying Lower Control Arm, Control Arm Pivot Bolts & Rail Brackets
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Camber and caster angle adjustments involve changing the position of the lower control arm cam bolts (3).

TOE ADJUSTMENT

The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment.

1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering wheel

with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

2. Turn off the engine.

NOTE:

Each front wheel should be adjusted for one-half of the total toe position
specification. This will ensure the steering wheel will be centered when the
wheels are positioned straight-ahead.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

Fig. 7: Tie Rod End
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3. Loosen the tie rod jam nuts (1).

4. Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie rod as necessary. See Fig. 7.

5. Tighten the tie rod jam nut (1) to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).

6. Verify the specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

ALIGNMENT

FRONT

NOTE:

Each front wheel should be adjusted for one-half of the total toe position
specification. This will ensure the steering wheel will be centered when the
wheels are positioned straight-ahead.

NOTE:

Specifications are in degrees.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro