Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 542

Fig. 11: Removing Axle Flange Bolts
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4. Remove the axle flange (1) bolts (2).

Fig. 12: Removing CV Joint Bolts And Retainers
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5. Remove the CV joint bolts (1) and retainers (2).

6. Compress the propeller shaft enough to remove the shaft from the flanges.

INSTALLATION

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

SHAFT-PROPELLER FRONT

Fig. 13: Aligning Installation Reference Marks On Transfer Case Flange Front Shaft CV Joint
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1. Compress the propeller shaft enough to install the shaft into the axle and transfer case flanges.

2. Align installation reference marks on the transfer case flange (1) front shaft CV joint (2).

Fig. 14: Installing CV Joint Retainers And Bolts
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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

3. Install CV joint retainers (2) and bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).

Fig. 15: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft Flange & Axle Flange
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4. Align installation reference marks on the front propeller shaft flange (1) and axle flange (2).

Fig. 16: Installing Axle Flange Bolts
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5. Install the axle flange (1) bolts (2) and tighten to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).

SHAFT-PROPELLER REAR

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

REMOVAL

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

Fig. 17: Identifying Line Across Axle Flange & Propeller Shaft Flange
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1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.

2. Mark a reference line across axle flange (1) and propeller shaft flange (2) for installation.

Fig. 18: Identifying Line Across Transmission/Transfer Case Flange & Propeller Shaft Flange
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro