Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 608

Fig. 332: Identifying Ring Gear & Bolts
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1. Install ring gear on differential case.

2. Invert differential case in the vise.

3. Install new ring gear (2) bolts (1) and alternately tighten to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.).

4. Install differential in axle housing and verify gear mesh refer to Adjustments (Gear Contact Pattern).

RING GEAR INSTALLATION - DIESEL ENGINES

CAUTION: Never reuse the ring gear bolts. Failure to follow these instructions

will result in damage.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 333: Heating Ring Gear On Bearing Heater
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1. Heat ring gear (1) on bearing heater (2) to 107 - 121 Celsius (225° Min. - 250° Max Fahrenheit).

WARNING:

Use welding gloves when handling heated components. Failure to follow
these instructions will result in personal injury.

CAUTION: A bearing heater is used to install the ring gear on the differential. Use

only a bearing heater/hot plate and follow manufacture's instructions. Heat
components to 107 - 121 Celsius (225° Min. - 250° Max Fahrenheit). Never
use an open flame to heat components. Never leave components on heater
for and extended amount of time. If component is discolored after heating,
the component has been overheated and must not be used. Failure to
follow these instructions will result in component damage.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 334: Installing Left Hand Threaded Pins 10126-2 Into Ring Gear
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2. Turn ring gear over on bearing heater with welding gloves once the temperature has been reached.

3. Install left hand threaded Pins 10126-2 (1) into ring gear (2).

Fig. 335: Installing Ring Gear On Differential Using Pins 10126-2 To Align Ring Gear Bolts Hole
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4. Install ring gear (1) on differential (2) using Pins 10126-2 (3) to align ring gear bolts hole.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 336: Turning Differential Over And Removing Pins 10126-2 From Ring Gear
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5. Allow ring gear time to cool, then turn the differential over and remove Pins 10126-2 (1) from ring gear

(2).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro