Starter - Removal

3.7L

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Four Wheel Drive Equipped: Remove front propeller shaft.





4. Remove two heat shield bolts (1) and remove starter heat shield (2).





5. Remove solenoid nut (1) from mounting stud (3).
6. After nut (1) has been removed, pull battery cable from mounting stud (3) while removing electrical connector (5) from solenoid terminal.





7. Remove two starter mounting bolts (1).
8. Remove starter assembly (2) from transmission.
9. Rotate starter assembly to allow removal from vehicle.