Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 933

Fig. 86: Coil Spring 
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1. Install the upper isolator (1). See Fig. 85.  

2. Install the lower isolator. See Fig. 85.  

3. Pull down on the axle and position the coil spring (3) in the lower isolator. 

4. Raise the axle with the hydraulic jack.  

5. Install the shock absorber to the axle bracket and tighten to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).  

6. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.  

JOUNCE BUMPER 

REMOVAL 

JOUNCE BUMPER 

CAUTION: Ensure the spring is positioned on the lower isolator.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Fig. 87: Removing/Installing Jounce Bumper 
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1. Remove the shock. See REMOVAL.  

2. Remove the coil spring. See REMOVAL.  

3. Pull the jounce bumper downwards to remove. See Fig. 87  

INSTALLATION 

JOUNCE BUMPER 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Fig. 88: Removing/Installing Jounce Bumper 
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1. Install the jounce bumper into the mount by twisting the bumper into place. See Fig. 87.  

2. Install the coil spring. See INSTALLATION.  

3. Install the shock. See INSTALLATION.  

STABILIZER BAR 

REMOVAL 

STABILIZER BAR 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Fig. 89: Stab Bar & Link 
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1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Remove the stabilizer nut (3) at the bar (5).  

3. Remove the stabilizer links (4) from the stabilizer bar (5).  

4. Remove the stabilizer bar bolts (1) from the axle.  

5. Remove the stabilizer bar (5).  

INSTALLATION 

STABILIZER BAR 

Fig. 90: Stab Bar & Link 
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1. Position the stabilizer bar (5) on the axle. Ensure the bar is centered with equal spacing on both sides. 

Tighten the bolts (1) to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro