Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 598

Fig. 281: Identifying Installer C-4198 & Handle C-4171 
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1. Remove any old sealer/burrs from axle tube.  

2. Install axle shaft bearing with Installer C-4198 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2). Drive bearing in until tool 

contacts the axle tube. 

3. Coat new axle seal lip with axle lubricant. Install seal with Installer 8493 and Handle C-4171. 

NOTE:

Bearing is installed with the bearing part number against installer.

 

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 282: Identifying Axle Shaft & Axle Tube 
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4. Install axle shaft (1) in axle tube (2).  

SEAL-PINION 

REMOVAL 

SEAL-PINION 

 

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Fig. 283: Identifying Line Across Axle Flange & Propeller Shaft Flange 
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1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.  

2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.  

3. Mark a reference line across the axle flange (1) and propeller shaft flange (2).  

4. Remove companion flange bolts and remove propeller shaft.  

5. Remove brake calipers and rotors to prevent any drag. 

Fig. 284: Measuring Pinion Torque To Rotating With An Inch Pound Torque Wrench 
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6. Rotate companion flange three or four times and verify flange rotates smoothly.  

7. Record pinion torque to rotating (1) with an inch pound torque wrench (2) for installation reference. 

Fig. 285: Holding Pinion Flange With Holder C-3281 
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8. Hold pinion flange (1) with Holder C-3281 (2) and remove pinion nut.  

9. Mark a line across the pinion shaft and flange for installation reference. 

Fig. 286: Identifying Pinion Flange & Puller 8992 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro