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: Identifying Starter Assembly 2.7
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Starter assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Steering Shaft Bolt
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Remove the intermediate steering shaft center bolt.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Shaft Bolt Hole
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Bolt removed.

Fig 4: Matching Intermediate Steering Shaft With Shaft Extension
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Separate the intermediate steering shaft upper and lower shaft.

Fig 5: Disconnecting/Connecting Starter Cable
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Disconnect the electrical connection from the starter.

Fig 6: Locating Starter Mounting Bolts
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Remove the 3 starter mounting bolts and wiring clip.

Fig 7: Positioning Starter
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Pull starter forward and down.

Fig 8: Positioning Starter Around Exhaust & Intermediate Shaft
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Work starter up and around exhaust.

Fig 9: Positioning Starter Around Intermediate Steering Shaft
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Work starter past the intermediate steering shaft.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Starting
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Remove starter from vehicle.