Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 90

the bolt. 

Fig. 98: Removing/Installing Camshaft Sprocket 
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5. Install the inner timing cover to cylinder head bolts. Tighten bolts to 54 N.m (40 lbs.ft.).  

6. Install camshaft sprocket (2) Counterhold the camshaft sprocket gear (2) and tighten the camshaft 

sprocket bolt to 102 N.m plus a 1/4 turn (75 lbs. ft. plus a 1/4 turn). See INSTALLATION. 

1 - LOOSENED ROCKER ASSEMBLY
2 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT TDC

 

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Fig. 99: Camshaft Thrust Plate, Bolt & O-Ring 
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7. Install the rear camshaft thrust plate (1) and seal (3) and the EGR valve. 

1 - CAMSHAFT THRUST PLATE
2 - BOLT
3 - O-RING

 

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Fig. 100: Identifying Timing Gear Components 
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8. Rotate the camshaft gear to it's alignment mark (1) and check the left camshaft gear (7) and crankshaft 

gear timing alignment marks (9).  

9. Install the timing belt (4) and tensioner (12). See INSTALLATION. 

1 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT 
GEAR ALIGNMENT MARK

7 - LEFT CAMSHAFT 
GEAR

2 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT 
GEAR

8 - LEFT CAMSHAFT 
GEAR ALIGNMENT MARK

3 - CYLINDER HEAD TO 
INNER TIMING BELT 
COVER BOLTS - RIGHT

9 - CRANKSHAFT GEAR 
ALIGNMENT MARK

4 - TIMING BELT

10 - CRANKSHAFT GEAR

5 - WATER PUMP PULLEY 11 - TIMING BELT 

TENSIONER PULLEY

6 - CYLINDER HEAD TO 
INNER TIMING BELT 
COVER BOLTS - LEFT

12 - TIMING BELT 
TENSIONER

 

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Fig. 101: Front Timing Belt Cover, Engine Oil Filter, Vibration Damper & Timing Belt Tensioner 
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10. Install the timing belt outer cover (1) (Refer to INSTALLATION ). 

1 - FRONT TIMING BELT COVER
2 - ENGINE OIL FILTER
3 - VIBRATION DAMPER
4 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 4.0L - Service Information - Nitro