Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 604

Fig. 309: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft & Differential Case
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11. Install pinion mate shaft (1) into differential case (2) and through thrust washers and differential pinions.

Fig. 310: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft & Lock Screw
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12. Align hole in mate shaft (1) with hole in the differential case. Apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive or

equivalent to lock screw (2) threads. Install lock screw and tighten to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).

13. Install differential cover.

BEARING-DIFFERENTIAL CASE

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REMOVAL

BEARINGS-DIFFERENTIAL CASES

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 311: Removing Differential Bearings From Case With Puller/Press C-293-PA And Adapters C-293-
48 And Plug 8926-2
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1. Remove differential case from axle.

2. Remove differential bearings (3) from the case with Puller/Press C-293-PA (1) and Adapters C-293-48

(2) and Plug 8926-2 (5).

INSTALLATION

BEARINGS-DIFFERENTIAL CASE

Fig. 312: Installing Differential Bearings With Installer C-4340 And Handle C-4171
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

1. Install differential (2) bearings (3) with Installer C-4340 (4) and Handle C-4171(1).

2. Install differential case in axle.

GEAR-PINION/RING

REMOVAL

GEAR-PINION/RING

RING GEAR REMOVAL - GAS ENGINE

Fig. 313: Identifying Ring Gear & Bolts

NOTE:

The ring and pinion gears are serviced in a matched set. Never replace one gear
without replacing the other matched gear.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro