REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. |
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
Note. Vehicles are designed for starter mounting without shims. A single shim or double shims may have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition. When installing starter, any previously installed shims should be replaced in original location to ensure proper pinion to flywheel clearance.
Removal (2.4L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air inlet duct-to-throttle body. Remove top starter bolt. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower closeout panel. Remove lower starter bolt. Position engine wiring harness aside. Disconnect starter solenoid wiring. Remove starter assembly.
Installation
Before installing starter onto engine, tighten inner solenoid terminal nuts to ensure they are secure in cap. Starter failure may occur due to terminal or cap damage. Install positive battery cable and wiring to solenoid terminals. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal (3.1L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower closeout panel. Remove starter mounting bolts. Disconnect starter solenoid wiring. Remove shims and note arrangement for reassembly (if equipped). Remove starter assembly.
Removal (3.4L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove flywheel cover(s). Disconnect starter solenoid wiring. Remove starter mounting bolts. Remove shims and note arrangement for reassembly (if equipped). Remove starter assembly.
Installation (3.1L & 3.4L)
Before installing starter onto engine, tighten inner solenoid terminal nuts to ensure they are secure in cap. Starter failure may occur due to terminal or cap damage. Install positive battery cable and wiring to solenoid terminals. Ensure shims are installed in original location (if equipped). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .