Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 583

1. Raise the axle under the vehicle.

2. Install lower control arms (1) onto the axle brackets (2). Loosely install mounting bolts and nuts.

3. Install coil spring isolators and springs.

4. Raise axle up until springs are seated.

Fig. 217: Identifying Upper Control Arm & Axle Brackets
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5. Install upper control arms (1) into axle brackets (2). Loosely install mounting bolts and nuts.

CAUTION: The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the springs before the

control arms and track bar are tightened. Failure to follow these
instructions will cause premature bushing failure.

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Fig. 218: Identifying Shock Absorbers & Axle Brackets
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6. Install shock absorbers (1) in axle brackets (2). Install shock bolts and nuts and tighten nuts to

specifications.

Fig. 219: Identifying Stabilizer Bar & Axle Bracket
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7. Install stabilizer bar (1) and clamps (2) on axle. Tighten clamp (2) bolts to torque specifications.

8. Install vent hose to axle shaft tube.

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Fig. 220: Identifying Track Bar & Axle Bracket
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9. Install track bar (1) in axle bracket (2). Loosely install track bar (1) bolt.

Fig. 221: Identifying Brake Sensor & Axle
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10. Install brake rotors, calipers and brake sensor (1) on axle (2).

11. Install parking brake cables. Refer to INSTALLATION .

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Fig. 222: Identifying Axle Flange & Propeller Shaft Flange
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12. Install propeller shaft with pinion flange (1) and propeller shaft flange (2) reference marks aligned.

13. Install propeller shaft bolts and tighten to specifications.

14. Install the wheels and tires.

15. Remove lifting device from axle and lower the vehicle.

16. Tighten lower control arms, upper control arms and track bar bolts to torque specifications.

ADJUSTMENTS

REAR AXLE - 8 1/4

NOTE:

Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive or
equivalent to the threads before installation.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro