Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 906

OUTER TIE ROD 

Fig. 82: Checking Outer Tie Rod Free Play 
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Grasp the outer tie rod near the ball stud and attempt to move the tie rod straight up and down. If any free-play 
is felt, replace the outer tie rod. See REMOVAL. If no free-play is felt at the outer tie rod, attempt to move the 
inner tie rod in the same manner. Refer to the following procedure. 

INNER TIE ROD 

Fig. 83: Checking Inner Tie Rod Free Play 
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Grasp the inner tie rod near the steering gear bellows and attempt to move the tie rod straight up and down. If 

NOTE:

Always check and repair (if necessary) outer tie rod free-play before checking 
inner tie rod free-play. False results can otherwise be obtained.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

any free-play is felt, replace the steering gear. See REMOVAL.

STANDARD PROCEDURE 

STEERING LINKAGE 

The tie rod end and ball stud seals should be inspected during all oil changes. If a seal is damaged, replace the 
tie rod. 

REMOVAL 

OUTER TIE ROD END 

Fig. 84: Identifying Outer Tie Rod End & Nut 
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1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 

3. Loosen the tie rod end jam nut.  

4. Remove the outer tie rod end nut (2). 

CAUTION: If any steering components are replaced or serviced an alignment must be 

performed, to ensure the vehicle meets all alignment specifications.

NOTE:

Mark the outer to inner tie rod end for easier installation.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 85: Identifying Outer Tie Rod End, Knuckle & Tool 9360 
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5. Separate the outer tie rod end (1) from the knuckle (3) using tool 9360 (2). 

6. Remove the outer tie rod end (1) from the inner tie rod.  

INSTALLATION 

OUTER TIE ROD END 

NOTE:

Never use anything other than the specified tool to disassemble the ball 
joints & tie rods from the steering knuckle. Ball joint seal or knuckle 
damage can result.

NOTE:

Count the number of turns when removing.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 86: Identifying Outer Tie Rod End & Nut 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Install the outer tie rod end (1) to the inner tie rod end to the exact number of turns that it was removed.  

2. Install the outer tie rod end (1) to the knuckle. Tighten the nut (2) to 41 N.m (30 ft.lbs.) Plus an additional 

90° turn.  

3. Tighten the jam nut to 75 N.m (55 ft.lbs).  

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .  

5. Reset the toe and center the steering wheel. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .  

PUMP 

DESCRIPTION 

2.8L POWER STEERING PUMP 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro