Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 513

Fig. 28: Removing/Installing Belt Tensioner Retaining Bolt And Tensioner
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3. Remove belt tensioner retaining bolt and remove tensioner (1).

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION-3.7L

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

Fig. 29: Removing/Installing Automatic Belt Tensioner - 3.7L
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1. Install pulley and pulley bolt to tensioner. Tighten bolt to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.

2. An indexing slot is located on back of tensioner. Align this slot to the head of the bolt on the front cover.

Install the mounting bolt. Tighten bolt to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).

3. Install drive belt (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

4. Check belt indexing marks (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

1 - TIMING CHAIN COVER
2 - BOLT TORQUE TO 41 N.m (30 FT LBS)
3 - AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

INSTALLATION-2.8L DIESEL

Fig. 30: Belt Tensioner Assembly
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1 - ACCESSORY BELT TENSIONER RETAINING BOLT
2 - POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY
3 - BELT TENSIONER
4 - BRACKET
5 - POWER STEERING PUMP

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

1. Install belt tensioner on bracket. Tighten retaining bolt to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).

Fig. 31: Accessory Belt Routing

6 - POWER STEERING PUMP RETAINING BOLTS
7 - POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY RETAINING BOLTS

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro