Engine Electrical: Starter: Installation

3.7L / 4.7L With Manual Trans  .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Starter (M/T)

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1. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).
2. Position battery cable (1) to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut (2). Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.
3. Position starter motor (5) to transmission.
4. Install and tighten lockwasher (6) nut (8) and bolt (9). Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Connect negative battery cable.

3.7L / 4.7L With Auto. Trans  .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Starter (A/T)

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1. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).
2. Position battery cable (1) to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut (2). Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.
3. Position starter motor (4) to transmission.
4. If equipped with automatic transmission, slide cooler tube bracket into position.
5. Install and tighten both bolts (3). Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Connect negative battery cable.