Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 323

lbs.). See Fig. 71. 

Fig. 72: Measuring Input Shaft End Play Using End Play Set 8266 
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62. As a final check of the transmission, measure the input shaft end play. This will indicate when a #4 thrust 

plate change is required. The #4 thrust plate is located behind the overdrive clutch hub. Attach a dial 
indicator C-3339A to transmission bell housing with its plunger seated against end of input shaft. See Fig. 
72. Install tool 8266-2 (2), 8266-8 (1) and move input shaft in and out to obtain end play reading. Input 
shaft end play must be 0.127 to 0.635 mm (0.005 to 0.025 inch). If not within specifications, make the 
necessary thrust plate adjustment.  

1 - TOOL 8266-8
2 - TOOL 8266-2
3 - TOOL C-3339A

 

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63. On 4X2 transmissions, perform the following, if necessary: 

Fig. 73: Removing/Installing Extension Shaft Bearing 
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Install the extension shaft bearing (2) onto the extension shaft. See Fig. 73. 

1 - EXTENSION SHAFT
2 - BEARING

 

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Fig. 74: Removing/Installing Extension Shaft Bearing Retaining Ring 
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Install the extension shaft bearing retaining ring (3) onto the extension shaft (1). See Fig. 74. 

1 - EXTENSION SHAFT
2 - BEARING
3 - RETAINING RING

 

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Fig. 75: Installing Extension Shaft And Bearing Assembly Into Extension Housing 
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Install the extension shaft (2) and bearing assembly (3) into the extension housing (1). See Fig. 75. 

1 - EXTENSION HOUSING
2 - EXTENSION SHAFT
3 - BEARING

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 42RLE - Service Information - Nitro