Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 93

Fig. 111: Front Timing Belt Cover, Engine Oil Filter, Vibration Damper & Timing Belt Tensioner
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11. Install the timing belt front cover (1). See INSTALLATION).

1 - FRONT TIMING BELT COVER
2 - ENGINE OIL FILTER
3 - VIBRATION DAMPER
4 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE 4.0L - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 112: Removing/Installing Accessory Drive Bracket
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12. Install the accessory drive bracket (2).

Fig. 113: Accessory Drive Belt Routing
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1 - GENERATOR
2 - IDLER PULLEY
3 - WATER PUMP PULLEY
4 - CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
5 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER
6 - A/C COMPRESSOR
7 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE 4.0L - Service Information - Nitro

13. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner (5).

14. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley.

15. Install the accessory drive belt (7).

16. Install the vibration damper (4) (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

Fig. 114: Removing/Installing Exhaust Pipe
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17. Install the left exhaust manifold. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

18. Connect the exhaust pipe (1) and connect the oxygen sensor.

19. Install the left rocker arm assembly.

20. Install the left cylinder head cover and ground strap.

Fig. 115: Removing/Installing Power Steering Pump

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21. Install the power steering pump (2).

22. Install lower intake manifold (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

23. Install the fuel rail.

24. Install the upper intake manifold (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

25. Connect the air cleaner element housing (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

26. Fill the coolant system.

27. Connect the negative battery cable.

SEAL -CAMSHAFT OIL

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD

Fig. 116: Identifying Timing Gear Components
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove front timing cover and align the camshaft gear (1,8) and crankshaft gear timing mark (9) to TDC.

See REMOVAL).

3. Remove timing belt (4).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE 4.0L - Service Information - Nitro