Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 840

Fig. 97: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear Shaft Bolt & Housing 
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9. Install idler gear shaft bolt (1) into the housing (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 MANUAL TRANSMISSION NSG370 - Diagnosis & Overhaul - Nitro

  

Fig. 98: Identifying Rear Housing & Installer 9638 
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10. Install 4x4 output shaft seal into rear housing (1) with Installer 9638 (2). Install 4x2 output shaft seal into 

rear housing with Installer 9635 and Installer 6448A.  

INPUT SHAFT 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 MANUAL TRANSMISSION NSG370 - Diagnosis & Overhaul - Nitro

  

Fig. 99: Identifying Input Shaft Bearing & Bearing Retainer Lip 
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1. Install input shaft bearing (1) on input shaft with the bearing retainer lip (2) facing fifth gear. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 MANUAL TRANSMISSION NSG370 - Diagnosis & Overhaul - Nitro

  

Fig. 100: Identifying Input Shaft Bearing & Installer 6448A 
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2. Install input shaft bearing (1) with Installer 6448A (2) and a press. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 MANUAL TRANSMISSION NSG370 - Diagnosis & Overhaul - Nitro