Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Positive Cable Lead, Nut & Cable Clip

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Begin installing the starter between the transmission oil cooler lines and the engine oil pan.
Install the battery positive cable (1) to the starter stud.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the battery positive cable nut (2).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid Lead & Nut

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Install the starter solenoid lead (1) to the solenoid stud.
Install the starter solenoid nut (2).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).
Install the starter solenoid heat shield.

Fig 3: View Of Starter & Bolts

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Slide the starter toward the front of the vehicle.
Position the transmission cover to the transmission.
Position the starter to the engine
Install the starter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt

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Install the right transmission cover bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 5: View Of Transmission Oil Cooler Line Retaining Bracket & Bolt

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Install the transmission oil cooler line bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Attach the wire harness to the wire harness retaining clips on the transmission oil cooler line bracket.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Steering Gear Crossmember

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Install the rear steering gear crossmember. Refer to Crossmember Replacement - Rear Steering Gear in Frame and Underbody.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .