2007-2012 Dodge Nitro Valve Timing Marks (3.7 L V6 Engine)

Last Updated on January 11, 2020 by Christ

2007-2012 Dodge Nitro Valve Timing Marks (3.7 L V6 Engine) – The Dodge Nitro is a compact SUV, which was built from 2006 to 2011. In June 2007, the Dodge Nitro has been introduced in the German market, almost a year after its launch on the American market. While he was in North America is only available with two petrol engines, a diesel engine of the Italian VM Motori was offered in Europe.

The power transmission takes place at the 3.7-liter V6 engine with a four-speed automatic and the 4.0-liter V6 with a five-speed automatic transmission by Mercedes-Benz. The diesel, however, came with a manual six-speed transmission, the five-speed automatic was optional. From 2008 to the Nitro was offered in Germany only with a diesel engine. The Nitro shared a platform with the Jeep Cherokee Liberty (KK) and was produced in Toledo (Ohio).

2007-2012 Dodge Nitro Valve Timing Marks (3.7 L V6 Engine):

1. Timing Chain Cover
2. Crankshaft Timing Marks
3. Counterbalance Shaft
4. Timing Marks
5. Idler Sprocket
6. Left Cylinder Head
7. Right Cylinder Head

NOTE: Components referred to as left hand or right hand is as viewed from the driver’s position inside the vehicle.

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The diagram above applies to Dodge Nitro 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 year models. In addition, the 3.7 L PowerTech V6 engine is also used in:

• Dodge Ram 1500 (2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012)
• Dodge Dakota (2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011)
• Dodge Durango (2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009)
• Dodge Nitro (2007 2008 2009 2010 2011)
• Jeep Liberty/ Cherokee ((2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013)
• Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010)
• Jeep Commander (2006 2007 2008 2009 2010)
• Mitsubishi Raider (2006 2007 2008 2009 2010)
• Dodge M80 (2002)

This diagram is based on the Dodge workshop manual. Hopefully the article of 2007-2012 Dodge Nitro Valve Timing Marks (3.7 L V6 Engine) useful for you.