Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 499

Fig. 5: Identifying Flywheel, Clutch Pressure Plate & Clutch Alignment Tool
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6. Insert clutch alignment tool (3) through the clutch disc and into the pilot bearing.

7. Position clutch pressure plate (2) over disc and on the flywheel (1).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 CLUTCH Clutch - Nitro

Fig. 6: Pressure Plate Bolts
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8. Install pressure plate bolts (1) finger tight.

9. Tighten pressure plate bolts evenly and in rotation a few threads at a time.

10. Tighten pressure plate bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).

11. Apply light coat of Mopar® high temperature bearing grease or equivalent to clutch disc hub and splines

of transmission input shaft.

CAUTION: The bolts must be tightened evenly and to specified torque. Failure to

follow these instruction will distort the pressure plate.

CAUTION: Do not over lubricate shaft splines. Failure to follow these

instructions will contaminate the disc.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 CLUTCH Clutch - Nitro

12. Install transmission.

BEARING-CLUTCH RELEASE

REMOVAL

BEARING-CLUTCH RELEASE

Fig. 7: Identifying Release Bearing & Release Fork
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1. Remove transmission.

2. Disconnect release bearing (1) from release fork (2) and remove the bearing.

3. Inspect bearing slide surface of transmission front bearing retainer. Replace retainer if slide surface is

scored, worn, or cracked.

4. Inspect release fork and fork pivot. Be sure pivot is secure and in good condition. Be sure fork is not

distorted or worn. Replace release fork retainer spring if bent or damaged.

INSTALLATION

BEARING-CLUTCH RELEASE

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 CLUTCH Clutch - Nitro

Fig. 8: Identifying Release Bearing & Release Fork
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1. Lubricate crankshaft pilot bearing with Mopar® high temperature bearing grease or equivalent. Apply

grease to end of long shank, small diameter flat blade screwdriver. Then insert tool through clutch disc
hub to reach bearing.

2. Lubricate input shaft splines, bearing retainer slide surface, fork pivot and release fork pivot surface.

3. Install new release bearing (1) and secure to release fork (2).

4. Install transmission.

FLYWHEEL

DESCRIPTION

FLYWHEEL

DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 CLUTCH Clutch - Nitro