Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 331

Fig. 85: Identifying Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly
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25. Connect wires to the solenoid/pressure switch assembly (1). See Fig. 85.

1 - SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
CONNECTOR

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Fig. 86: Removing/Installing Exhaust Flange Bolts
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26. Install torque converter-to-driveplate bolts. Tighten bolts to 88 N.m (65 in. lbs.).

27. Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.

28. Connect cooler lines to transmission.

29. Install transmission fill tube.

30. Install exhaust components (1). See Fig. 86.

1 - EXHAUST FLANGE BOLTS

CAUTION: It is essential that correct length bolts be used to attach the converter

to the driveplate. Bolts that are too long will damage the clutch
surface inside the converter.

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Fig. 87: Identifying Skid plate, Transmission Crossmember & Frame Rails
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31. Align and connect propeller shaft(s).

32. Adjust gearshift cable if necessary.

33. Install any skid plates removed previously (1). See Fig. 87. Refer to INSTALLATION .

34. Lower vehicle.

35. Fill transmission with Mopar® ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

1 - SKID PLATE
2 - TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER
3 - FRAME RAILS

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REMOVAL

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Fig. 13: Identifying Skid plate, Transmission Crossmember & Frame Rails
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Raise and support the vehicle

3. Remove any necessary skid plates (1). See Fig. 13. Refer to REMOVAL .

1 - SKID PLATE
2 - TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER
3 - FRAME RAILS

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 42RLE - Service Information - Nitro

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 42RLE - Service Information - Nitro