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2010 DODGE NITRO

4.0L V6•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor557 Torque12918 Fluid9 DTC894 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

drivetrain

Differential Cover Gasket Torque Specs

for 2010 Dodge Nitro 4.0L V6 · 4WD

Units

25 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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