Starter Motor: Installation: 3.8L

Place a piece of cardboard in front radiator core, to keep from damaging the radiator. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Cardboard Installed
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Place starter on lower crossmember. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Starter
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Connect the starter solenoid connector to starter. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Solenoid Connector
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Install dust shield on nose of starter, making sure of proper orientation. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Dust Shield
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Loose install the upper mounting bolt.
Loose install the middle starter bolt. See Fig 5.

Fig 5: Starter Upper & Middle Bolt
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Loosely install the lower starter bolt, then tighten 3 bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.). See Fig 6.

Fig 6: Lower Starter Bolt
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Install oil cooler bracket bolt and tighten. See Fig 7.

Fig 7: Oil Cooler Line
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Install fan module.
Install fan module clip. See Fig 8.

Fig 8: Module Retaining Clip
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Connect and lock electrical connectors to fans.
Install wiring clips. See Fig 9.

Fig 9: Fan Module Connectors
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Install battery connector to starter. See Fig 10.

Fig 10: Installing Cable At Starter
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Tighten cable nut to 11.3 N.m (100 ins. lbs.). See Fig 11.

Fig 11: Starter Battery Cable Connection
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Connect the electrical connector and lock connector to servo.
Connect vacuum line to servo.
Install servo to crossmember and tighten bolt. See Fig 12.

Fig 12: Speed Control Servo
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Connect negative battery cable. See Fig 13.

Fig 13: Battery Connection
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