Starter Motor: Removal: 2.7L

Disconnect negative battery cable
Install steering wheel holder locking steering wheel in straight-ahead position.
Raise vehicle and support.
Remove the underbody splash shield.

Fig 1: STARTER ASSEMBLY
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Starter assembly.

Fig 2: STEERING SHAFT CENTER BOLT
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Remove the intermediate steering shaft center bolt.

Fig 3: STEERING SHAFT CONNECTED
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Bolt removed.

Fig 4: STEERING SHAFT REMOVED
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Separate the intermediate steering shaft upper and lower shaft.

Fig 5: STARTER CABLE
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Disconnect the electrical connection from the starter.

Fig 6: STARTER BOLTS
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Remove the 3 starter mounting bolts and wiring clip.

Fig 7: STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALL
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Pull starter forward and down.

Fig 8: STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALL
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Work starter up and around exhaust.

Fig 9: STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALL
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Work starter past the intermediate steering shaft.

Fig 10: STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALL
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Remove starter from vehicle.