Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 322

Fig. 68: Removing/Installing Transmission Oil Filter
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58. Install transmission oil filter (1). See Fig. 68. Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).

1 - TRANSMISSION FILTER

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Fig. 69: Removing/Installing Transmission Oil Pan
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59. Install transmission oil pan (1) with a bead of Mopar® ATF RTV. See Fig. 69.

1 - TRANSMISSION OIL PAN

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Fig. 70: Locating Oil Pan Bolts & Pressure Ports
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1 - FRONT DRIVESHAFT
2 - PRESSURE PORTS
3 - TRANSMISSION CASE
4 - TRANSMISSION OIL PAN
5 - SECOND TRANSMISSION OIL PAN BOLT ON LEFT
SIDE
6 - FIRST TRANSMISSION OIL PAN BOLT

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60. Install and torque the oil pan-to-case bolts to 20 N.m (14.5 ft. lbs.).

Fig. 71: Locating Input Speed, Output Speed and Transmission Range Sensors
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61. Install both speed sensors (1, 2) into the transmission case. Torque the speed sensor bolts to 9 N.m (80 in.

NOTE:

Before installing the oil pan bolt in the bolt hole located between the
torque converter clutch on and U/D clutch pressure tap circuits, it will be
necessary to replenish the sealing patch on the bolt using Mopar® Lock &
Seal Adhesive. See Fig. 70.

1 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
2 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
3 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR

NOTE:

Before installing either speed sensor bolt, it will be necessary to replenish
the sealing patch on the bolt using Mopar® Lock & Seal Adhesive.

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