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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Dodge Nitro
- 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS, CID:226, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:226, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GAS, CID:226, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:226, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS, CC:3952, CID:241, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:241, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GAS
Front
Remove
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft CV joint and transfer case flange.
- Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft flange and axle flange.
- Remove axle flange bolts.
- Remove CV joint bolts and retainers.
- Compress propeller shaft enough to remove shaft from flanges.
Install
Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar® Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.
- Compress propeller shaft enough to install shaft into axle and transfer ca...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.
U-Joint with Snap Rings
Disassemble
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
- Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
- Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
- Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GAS
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove brake caliper and rotor.
- Remove nut from half shaft.
- Remove sensor from hub bearing.
- Remove stabilizer link from stabilizer bar.
- Remove tie rod end nut and remove tie rod from steering knuckle.
- Remove clevis bracket lower nut and bolt.
- Remove upper ball joint nut and separate upper control arm from steering knuckle.
- Pull out on steering knuckle and push half shaft out of hub bearing and knuckle.
- With a pry bar remove half shaft from axle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Apply light coat of grease to m...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
Front
Remove
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft CV joint and transfer case flange.
- Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft flange and axle flange.
- Remove axle flange bolts.
- Remove CV joint bolts and retainers.
- Compress propeller shaft enough to remove shaft from flanges.
Install
Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar® Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.
- Compress propeller shaft enough to install shaft into axle and transfer ca...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Dodge Nitro DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS
Front
Remove
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft CV joint and transfer case flange.
- Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft flange and axle flange.
- Remove axle flange bolts.
- Remove CV joint bolts and retainers.
- Compress propeller shaft enough to remove shaft from flanges.
Install
Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar® Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.
- Compress propeller shaft enough to install shaft into axle and transfer ca...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Dodge Nitro DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS
This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.
U-Joint with Snap Rings
Disassemble
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
- Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
- Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
- Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Dodge Nitro DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
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