REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| 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 the GENERAL INFORMATION section 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)
Remove air inlet duct at throttle body and top starter bolt. Raise vehicle and support vehicle. Remove lower starter bolt. Position engine wiring harness aside. Position starter for access to solenoid wiring. Remove starter solenoid terminal "S" nut and battery cable nut. Separate wiring from starter. Remove starter mounting bolts. Remove shims and note arrangement for reassembly. Remove starter.
Removal (3.1L)
Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower closeout panel. Remove starter mounting bolts. Remove shims and note arrangement for reassembly. Remove starter. Remove starter solenoid terminal "S" nut and battery cable nut. Separate wiring from starter.
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 starter and wiring. Ensure shims are installed in original location. Tighten starter mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
| CAUTION | Ensure engine and intake manifold are cool before tightening intake manifold bolts. |