Removal & Installation: Starter: 3.5RL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable, then disconnect positive battery cable. Raise coolant reservoir and remove battery and battery tray. Remove alternator and belt.
2. Remove left exhaust manifold cover. Remove left damper fork. Disconnect lower ball joint from lower control arm. Remove left side driveshaft. See Fig 1 . Remove transmission stop collars and remove exhaust. See Fig 2 .
3. Remove bolts from front engine mount. Secure engine with a chain hoist. Remove left engine mount bracket. Disconnect starter cable and Black/White wire from starter and remove starter. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Suspension Components (3.5RL)

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Fig 2: Removing Exhaust & Transmission Stop Collars (3.5RL)

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