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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
Central nuts 100.31 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClutch
Clutch pressure plate 39.83 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox
Bottom 39.83 lbf⋅ft
Center 49.42 lbf⋅ft
Top 30.24 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug 8.8511.06 lbf⋅ft
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws 8.8511.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
With 6-speed gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
With 6-speed gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover
With automatic 4-gear gearbox 3.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
expand_moreAll Dodge gasoline V6 3.7 L EKG engines
With automatic 4-gear gearbox 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
With automatic 5-gear gearbox 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTransfer case
Transfer box onto transmission flange connection 25.81 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Dodge Nitro user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Dodge warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Dodge Nitro service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2012 Dodge Nitro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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