Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 602

Fig. 301: Identifying Differential Side Gears & Differential Window
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1. Lubricate all differential components with axle lubricant.

2. Install differential side gears (2) and thrust washers through differential window (1).

NOTE:

If same gears and thrust washers are being used, install them into their original
locations.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 302: Identifying First Pinion Gear, Differential Window & Side Gears
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3. Install first pinion gear (3) with thrust washer into differential window (1) and side gears (2). Rotate

pinion gear into the case.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 303: Identifying Differential Window, Pinion Gear & Thrust Washer
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4. Install remaining pinion gear (2) and thrust washer (3). Rotate gears to align hole in the pinion gears with

hole in the differential case.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 304: Sliding Pinion Shaft Into Case And Through Pinion Gears To Align Gears
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5. Slide pinion shaft (1) into the case and through the pinion gears (3) to align the gears.

INSTALLATION

DIFFERENTIAL

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro