Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 554

Fig. 72: Identifying Front Axle Bracket Cradle Nut & Front Axle Bracket Bolts 
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5. Install front axle bracket, bolts (2) and nuts on axle housing. Install front axle bracket bolt (1) and nut in 

front crossmember. Tighten front axle bracket nuts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 73: Identifying Half Shaft & Knuckle 
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6. Install half shafts (1) into axle and steering knuckle (2) and hub bearing. 

 

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Fig. 74: Identifying Upper Ball Joint Nuts & Steering Knuckles 
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7. Install upper ball joint into steering knuckles (2) and tighten nuts (1) to specifications. 

Fig. 75: Identifying Tie Rod End & Steering Knuckle 
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8. Install tie rod ends (1) on steering knuckles (2) and tighten to specifications. 

 

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Fig. 76: Identifying Shocks Clevis & Nuts 
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9. Align clevis (1) with lower control arm and install clevis bolts. Tighten clevis and nuts (2) to 

specifications. 

Fig. 77: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link & Bolts 
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10. Install stabilizer bar links (1) and tighten bolts (2) to specifications. 

 

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Fig. 78: Identifying Hub Nut & Half Shaft 
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11. Install new half shaft (2) hub nuts (1) and tighten to 136 N.m (100 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 79: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft Flange & Axle Flange 
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12. Install propeller shaft with reference marks (1, 2) aligned. 

NOTE:

Clean propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive or 
equivalent to the threads before installation.

 

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