Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 601

Fig. 297: Identifying Axle Tubes & Adjuster C-4164 
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9. Loosen differential bearing adjusters through the axle tubes (1) with Adjuster C-4164 (3).  

10. Hold differential case while removing bearing caps and adjusters.  

11. Remove differential case and tag differential bearing cups and adjusters to indicate location.  

12. Clean housing cavity with flushing oil, light engine oil or a lint free cloth.  

DISASSEMBLY 

DIFFERENTIAL 

 

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 298: Identifying Differential Window, Pinion Gear & Thrust Washer 
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1. Rotate one pinion gear (2) with thrust washer (3) to the differential window (1) and remove gear and 

thrust washer. 

 

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 299: Identifying Differential Window, Thrust Washer & Pinion Gear 
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2. Rotate remaining pinion gear (3) with thrust washer (2) to the differential window (1) and remove gear 

and washer. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 300: Removing Differential Side Gears And Thrust Washers 
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3. Remove differential side gears (1) (2) and thrust washers.  

ASSEMBLY 

DIFFERENTIAL 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro