Starter - Removal

5.7L ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Secure the steering wheel.
3. Raise and support vehicle.




The steering gear assembly must be partially lowered to gain access to starter. Do not disconnect any hydraulic hoses or remove any steering linkage. Proceed.

4. Remove the steering gear intermediate shaft (1). Intermediate Shaft - Removal
5. Remove the three steering gear mounting bolts (4) and slightly lower the steering gear. Temporarily support the steering gear.
6. Remove the steering gear heat-shield.





7. Remove two starter mounting bolts (4).
8. Move the starter motor (3) towards front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter to clear. Always support starter motor (3) during this process. Do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.
9. Remove battery cable-to-solenoid nut (2)
10. Disconnect the solenoid harness connector (1) from solenoid stud.
11. Remove the starter motor (3).