Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 126

Fig. 231: Left Engine Mount
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1. Install the left mount (1) to the engine mounting bracket. Hand tighten fasteners.

2. Tighten the engine mount to mounting bracket fasteners (2) to 75 N.m (55 ft.lbs.).

3. Lower the engine and remove lifting device.

4. Install the left engine mount to frame fasteners and tighten both to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.

MOUNT - RIGHT

REMOVAL

ENGINE MOUNT - RIGHT

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Fig. 232: Right Engine Mount
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove both of the engine mount to frame fasteners.

4. Using a suitable jack stand and a block of wood positioned under the oil pan, raise the engine until the

weight is off of the mounts (approximately 5 mm.).

5. Remove both of the engine mount to bracket bolts (2).

6. Remove the engine mount (1).

INSTALLATION

ENGINE MOUNT - RIGHT

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Fig. 233: Right Engine Mount
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1. Install the engine mount (1) to the engine bracket. Tighten bolts (2) to 54 N.m (40 lbs. ft.).

2. Lower the engine and remove the lifting devise.

3. Install the right engine mount to frame fasteners and tighten both to 75 N.m (55 lbs. ft.).

4. Connect the negative battery cable.

MOUNT - REAR

REMOVAL

ENGINE MOUNT - REAR

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.

2. Raise the vehicle and support the transmission.

3. Remove the nuts holding the support cushion to the crossmember. Remove the crossmember.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Remove the support cushion nuts and remove the cushion.

Remove the transmission support bracket bolts and remove the bracket from the transmission.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NOTE:

A resilient rubber cushion supports the transmission at the rear between the
transmission extension housing and the rear support crossmember or skid
plate.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

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Remove the support cushion bolts and remove the cushion and the support bracket from the transmission
(4WD) or from the adaptor bracket (2WD).

On 2WD vehicles, remove the bolts holding the transmission support adaptor bracket to the transmission.
Remove the adaptor bracket.

INSTALLATION

ENGINE MOUNT - REAR

MANUAL TRANSMISSION:

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE 4.0L - Service Information - Nitro