Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 595

Fig. 269: Identifying Axle Shaft & Axle Tube
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8. Remove axle shaft (1) from side gear and axle tube (2).

INSTALLATION

SHAFT-AXLE

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 270: Identifying Axle Shaft & Axle Tube
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1. Install axle shaft (1) in axle tube (2) and engage into side gear splines.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 271: Identifying Axle Shaft C-Lock, Axle Shaft & Differential Side Gears
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2. Lubricate bearing bore and seal lip with gear lubricant.

3. Install C-lock (1) in axle shaft end, then push axle shaft outward to seat C-lock in side gear.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 272: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft & Differential Case
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4. Install pinion mate shaft (1) into differential case (2) and through thrust washers and differential pinions.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro