How to Properly Install a Front Crankshaft Seal on 2008 Dodge Nitro?

Cleansing the damper bore and crankshaft nose prevents harm to the engine, the damper and the Special Tool 8512, so do this before adding the new seal. Use the Seal Installer 8348 and Damper Installer 8512 to put the crankshaft front seal in place. Now you should place and attach the vibration damper, then the radiator cooling fan and shroud. After you've finished with the lower hose, install the upper one, followed by the A/C compressor, making sure to tighten the fasteners to 54 Nm or 40 ft. lbs. After that, put the accessory drive belt in place, top up the coolant and finish by connecting the negative cable to the battery.

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2008 Dodge Nitro Oil Seal, Front Part Number: 4792317AB
$18.27 MSRP: $26.25
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- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Front; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal; Crankshaft Seal; Front Crank Seal; Timing Cover Assy; Front Main Crankshaft Seal.
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4792317, 4273275
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.6 x 1.9 x 1.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4792317AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Nitro Submodels:
- Detonator, Heat, R/T, SXT, Shock | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Nitro Oil Seal, Front Part Number: 53021313AA
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- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Front; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal; Crankshaft Seal; Front Crank Seal; Timing Cover Oil Seal; Engine Crankshaft Seal.
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.6 x 3.2 x 3.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53021313AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Nitro Submodels:
- Heat, SE, SLT, SXT | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Nitro Rear Main Seal Part Number: 53020788AB
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- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Crankshaft Seal; Seal Crankshaft Bearing Oil; Seal Crankshaft Oil Rear; Engine Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 68045792AA
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 1.0 x 5.1 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53020788AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Nitro Submodels:
- Heat, SE, SLT, SXT | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Nitro Rear Main Seal Part Number: 4663870AC
$131.33 MSRP: $174.00
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- Other Name: Retainer - Crankshaft Rear Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal; Crankshaft Seal; Rear Main Seal Retainer; Retainer And Seal Crankshaft Rear Oil
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 4663870AB
- Item Weight: 1.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 1.1 x 10.5 x 13.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4663870AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Nitro Submodels:
- Detonator, Heat, R/T, SXT, Shock | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2008 Dodge Nitro Crankshaft Seal Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Properly Install a Front Crankshaft Seal on 2008 Dodge Nitro?
A: Cleansing the damper bore and crankshaft nose prevents harm to the engine, the damper and the Special Tool 8512, so do this before adding the new seal. Use the Seal Installer 8348 and Damper Installer 8512 to put the crankshaft front seal in place. Now you should place and attach the vibration damper, then the radiator cooling fan and shroud. After you've finished with the lower hose, install the upper one, followed by the A/C compressor, making sure to tighten the fasteners to 54 Nm or 40 ft. lbs. After that, put the accessory drive belt in place, top up the coolant and finish by connecting the negative cable to the battery.