Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 604

Fig. 309: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft & Differential Case 
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11. Install pinion mate shaft (1) into differential case (2) and through thrust washers and differential pinions. 

Fig. 310: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft & Lock Screw 
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12. Align hole in mate shaft (1) with hole in the differential case. Apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive or 

equivalent to lock screw (2) threads. Install lock screw and tighten to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).  

13. Install differential cover.  

BEARING-DIFFERENTIAL CASE 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

REMOVAL 

BEARINGS-DIFFERENTIAL CASES 

 

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 311: Removing Differential Bearings From Case With Puller/Press C-293-PA And Adapters C-293-
48 And Plug 8926-2 
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1. Remove differential case from axle.  

2. Remove differential bearings (3) from the case with Puller/Press C-293-PA (1) and Adapters C-293-48 

(2) and Plug 8926-2 (5).  

INSTALLATION 

BEARINGS-DIFFERENTIAL CASE 

Fig. 312: Installing Differential Bearings With Installer C-4340 And Handle C-4171 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

1. Install differential (2) bearings (3) with Installer C-4340 (4) and Handle C-4171(1).  

2. Install differential case in axle.  

GEAR-PINION/RING 

REMOVAL 

GEAR-PINION/RING 

RING GEAR REMOVAL - GAS ENGINE 

Fig. 313: Identifying Ring Gear & Bolts 

NOTE:

The ring and pinion gears are serviced in a matched set. Never replace one gear 
without replacing the other matched gear.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro