Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 929

STABILIZER BAR

Fig. 67: Stabilizer Bar Bracket
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1. Install the stabilizer bar (1) to the vehicle.

2. Install the stabilizer bar bushing brackets (3). Tighten the nuts (2) to 149 N.m (110 ft.lbs.).

Fig. 68: Stabilizer Bar
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3. Install the stabilizer link (1) bolts and bushings at the stabilizer bar. Tighten the bolt to 115 N.m (85

ft.lbs.) with full vehicle weight.

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

5. Lower the vehicle.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

STABILIZER LINK

REMOVAL

STABILIZER LINK

Fig. 69: Stabilizer Bar
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1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

3. Remove the stabilizer link bolt (2) at the lower control arm.

4. Remove the stabilizer link bolt at the stabilizer bar.

5. Remove the stabilizer link (1).

INSTALLATION

STABILIZER LINK

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

Fig. 70: Stabilizer Bar
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1. Install the stabilizer link (1).

2. Install the stabilizer link bolt at the stabilizer bar. Tighten the bolt to 115 N.m (85 ft.lbs.) with full

vehicle weight.

3. Install the stabilizer link bolt (2) at the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt (2) to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs.) with

full vehicle weight.

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

UPPER CONTROL ARM

REMOVAL

UPPER CONTROL ARM - LEFT

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the left side tire and wheel assembly.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

Fig. 71: Upper Ball Joint Separation
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3. Remove the upper ball joint nut.

4. Separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle (3) using remover 9360 (2).

Fig. 72: Identifying Battery Tray, Power Center & Battery
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5. Lower the vehicle.

6. Remove the battery. Refer to REMOVAL .

7. Unclip the power center (2) and move it to the side out of the way.

8. Remove the battery tray (1). Refer to REMOVAL .

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro