Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 571

REMOVAL

SEAL-AXLE SHAFT

Fig. 153: Identifying Right Axle Shaft & Remover 8420A
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1. Remove haft shafts.

2. On the right side, remove axle shaft (1) with Remover 8420A (2) and Slide Hammer C-3752.

Fig. 154: Removing Shaft Seal From Axle With Remover 7794-A And Slide Hammer C-637
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3. Remove shaft seal (1) from axle with Remover 7794-A (2) and a Slide Hammer C-637.

INSTALLATION

SEAL-AXLE SHAFT

Fig. 155: Installing Shaft Seal With Installer 8806 And Handle C-4171
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1. Apply a light coat of lubricant on the lip of the shaft seal.

2. Install new shaft seal with Installer 8806 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).

3. Install right axle shaft and half shafts.

BEARING-AXLE

REMOVAL

BEARING-AXLE

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 156: Identifying Right Axle Shaft & Remover 8420A
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1. Remove haft shafts.

2. On the right side, remove axle shaft (1) with Remover 8420A (2) and Slide Hammer C-3752.

Fig. 157: Removing Shaft Seal From Axle With Remover 7794-A And Slide Hammer C-637
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3. Remove shaft seal (1) with Remover 7794-A (2) and a Slide Hammer C-637.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 158: Removing Shaft Bearing/Bushing With Remover 7794-A And Slide Hammer C-637
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4. Remove shaft bearing/bushing (1) with Remover 7794-A (2) and a Slide Hammer C-637.

INSTALLATION

BEARING-AXLE

Fig. 159: Positioning Bearing/Bushing In Housing Bore
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1. Position bearing/bushing (1) in the housing (2) bore.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro