Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 588

End-play specifications should be 0.13 - 0.38 mm (0.005 - 0.015 in.). If specifications can not be met, shim side
gears and/or replace differential case.

SPECIFICATIONS

REAR AXLE - 8 1/4

AXLE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Ring Gear Bolts - Diesel Engines: Follow service procedure to tighten ring gear bolts on vehicles equipped
with diesel engine and 3.21 gear ratio.

SPECIAL TOOLS

REAR AXLE - 8 1/4

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Axle Ratio

3.21/3.55/3.73

Differential Case Flange Runout

0.076 mm (0.003 in.)

Differential Case Clearance

0.12 mm (0.005 in.)

Ring Gear Diameter

213 mm (8.25 in.)

Ring Gear Backlash

0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.005 - 0.008 in.)

Ring Gear Runout

0.12 mm (0.005 in.)

Pinion Torque To Rotate - Original Bearings

1 - 2 N.m (10 - 20 in. lbs.)

Pinion Torque To Rotate - New Bearings

1 - 3.4 N.m (10 - 30 in. lbs.)

DESCRIPTION

N.m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Differential Cover Bolts

41

30

-

Bearing Cap Bolts

135

100

-

Ring Gear Bolts - Gas

Engines

122

90

-

Pinion Nut Minimum

285

210

-

Pinion Mate Shaft Screw

26

19

-

Axle Damper

61

45

-

Adjuster Lock Screw

26

19

-

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 239: Puller/Press C-293-PA
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 240: Adapters C-293-47
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 241: Blocks, Adapter - C-293-48
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro