Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 947

Fig. 38: Identifying Front Output Shaft & Retaining Ring
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21. Install the front output shaft (1) drive sprocket retaining ring (2).

1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - RETAINING RING

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Fig. 39: Removing/Installing Mode Hub Spacer
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22. Install the mode hub spacer (2) onto the output shaft (1) and the mode hub (3).

23. Install the mainshaft drive sprocket retaining ring onto the mainshaft.

1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - MODE HUB SPACER
3 - MODE HUB

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Fig. 40: Removing/Installing Rear Housing
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24. Install the transfer case magnet into the magnet pocket.

25. Apply bead of Mopar® Gasket Maker, or equivalent, to mating surface of front case. Keep sealer bead

width to maximum of 3 mm (0.125 inch). Do not use excessive amount of sealer as excess will be
displaced into case interior.

26. Install the rear case (1) onto the front case (2).

1 - REAR HOUSING
2 - FRONT HOUSING

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Fig. 41: Removing/Installing Rear Housing Bolts
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27. Install the bolts (2) to hold the rear case (1) to the front case (3). Tighten the bolts at the alignment dowel

locations first. Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft.lbs.).

1 - REAR HOUSING
2 - BOLTS
3 - FRONT HOUSING

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