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Dodge Nitro CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Nitro -> System Service -> Anti-Lock Brake System Bleed -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB) -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Manual Bleed
- Remove reservoir filler caps and fill reservoir with proper brake fluid.
- If calipers or wheel cylinders were overhauled, open all caliper and wheel cylinder bleed screws.
- Close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from them.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir once more before proceeding.
- Attach one end of bleed hose to bleed screw and insert opposite end in glass container partially filled with brake fluid, Fig. . Ensure bleed hose is immersed in fluid.
- Open up bleeder, then have an assistant press down brake pedal.
- Once brake pedal is down, close bleeder....
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS
When a tire pressure sensor has been replaced, the WCM will learn and store the sensor ID when the vehicle is driven continuously above 15 mph for 10 minutes. A new sensor ID can also be programmed directly into the WCM using a suitably ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
- Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of alternator and disconnect terminal.
- Disco...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
The amber lamp monitors anti-lock brake system condition. The lamp should be on during engine starting, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines proper system operation. If the lamp remains On, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. After diagnosis and re...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater inlet pipe and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove combination washer reservoir/coolant recovery container and move aside.
- Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts stop.
- Remove drive belt.
- Carefully return tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Fuel Components Diagram for 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2007 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: FLASH: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DTC P0740 OR P1798 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS 1-2 OR 2-3 COLD SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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