Starter Motor - Removal

3.5L





1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
2. Remove heat shield nuts (1), (3) and position heat shield (2) aside.




3. Remove belly pan, if equipped.
4. Remove front mount through bolt (1) from transmission bracket (2) and mount (3).




5. Remove rear bolts (1) from transmission crossmember.




6. Remove front bolts (1) from transmission crossmember.
7. Remove transmission crossmember.




8. Remove heat shield bolts (1) and remove heat shield (3).
9. Remove oxygen sensor (2) and position aside.




10. Remove bolt (2) from transmission bracket (1).




11. Remove bolts (1), (3) and transmission bracket (2) from transmission housing.




12. Remove battery cable nut (1), ignition wire (2) and battery cable (3) from starter solenoid stud.
13. Disconnect electrical connector (4) from starter solenoid.




14. Remove starter mounting bolts (2) and ground wire (1) and remove the starter (4) from the transmission housing (3).




15. Remove starter motor dust shield (2) from starter (1).




NOTE: If the flywheel is damaged refer to Transmission and Drivetrain for flywheel replacement.

16. Rotate and fully inspect flywheel gears (1) and wields (2) for damage.