Removal and Installation
| WARNING | When repairing the starter motor or working underhood in the vicinity of the starter motor, note the heavy gauge input lead connected to the starter solenoid is hot at all times. Make sure the protective cap is installed over the terminal and is reinstalled after repairing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. |
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- Disconnect the battery ground cable. See «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(ref-221834-S42533501902006022600000) .
- Remove the starter bolts.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the halfshaft support bracket bolts and nuts.
- Remove the battery cable and starter control electrical connector nuts.
- Remove the starter.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
| WARNING | When repairing the starter motor or working underhood in the vicinity of the starter motor, note the heavy gauge input lead connected to the starter solenoid is hot at all times. Make sure the protective cap is installed over the terminal and is reinstalled after repairing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. |
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- Disconnect the battery ground cable. See «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(ref-221834-S42533501902006022600000) .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and the air cleaner assembly. See «AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE -- 3.0L (4V)»(ref-221824-S25313461482006022600000) .
- Drain the engine cooling system. See «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-221821-S22848327452006022600000) .
- Disconnect the three hoses and position the thermostat aside.
- Remove the nuts and position the starter solenoid cables aside.
- Remove the two bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.