Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 901

Fig. 52: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft Seal By Pushing In Four Tangs Securing To Panel
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8. Install the intermediate shaft seal by pushing it in securing the four tangs (2) to the panel.

Fig. 53: Identifying Lower Column Pinch Bolt & Steering Coupler
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9. Install the steering coupler shaft (1) to the column.

10. Install the upper pinch bolt (2) and tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs.).

11. Unlock the steering wheel.

12. Install the knee blocker cover and knee blocker. Refer to INSTALLATION .

13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT - 3.7L & DIESEL

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

Fig. 54: Identifying Shock Tower Nuts
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1. Install the center support bearing bracket to the shock tower (if removed). Tighten to 12 N.m (106 in.lbs.).

Fig. 55: Identifying Ratchet, Extension, Center Support Bearing Bracket & Shock Tower
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2. Install the intermediate shaft to the vehicle and install and tighten the center support bearing to the bracket

(3) nuts.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

Fig. 56: Identifying Intermediate Shaft, Coupler & Lower Coupler Pinch Bolt
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3. Install the coupler (2) at the steering gear.

4. Install the lower coupler pinch bolt (3) at the steering gear and tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs).

Fig. 57: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft Seal By Pushing In Four Tangs Securing To Panel
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5. Install the intermediate shaft seal by pushing it in securing the four tangs (2) to the panel.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

Fig. 58: Identifying Lower Column Pinch Bolt & Steering Coupler
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6. Install the steering coupler shaft (1) to the column.

7. Install the upper pinch bolt (2) and tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs.).

8. Unlock the steering wheel.

9. Install the knee blocker cover and knee blocker. Refer to INSTALLATION .

10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL

STEERING WHEEL

1. Disable and remove the drivers side airbag. Refer to REMOVAL .

2. Partially remove the steering wheel bolt and leave the bolt in the column.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro