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Starter - Installation






3.3/3.8L






NOTE: Graphic depicts 3.3L AND 3.8L starter motor with six speed automatic transmission. If equipped with 3.3L engine and a four speed automatic transmission skip steps 1 through 5.

1. Install the starter motor dust shield (4).
2. Rotate starter assembly (5) to allow positioning into transmission (2).
3. Install starter assembly (5) to transmission (2).
4. Install two front transmission mount to starter mounting bolts (3) and tighten to 47 Nm (35.5 ft. lbs.).
5. If equipped with six speed auto transmission, install transmission to starter mounting bolt (1) and tighten to 47 Nm (35.5 ft. lbs.).






NOTE: Graphic depicts 3.3L starter motor with four speed automatic transmission.

6. Install the starter motor dust shield (4).
7. Rotate starter assembly (5) to allow positioning into transmission (2).
8. Install starter assembly (5) to transmission (2).
9. Install two front transmission mount to starter mounting bolts (3) and tighten to 47 Nm (35.5 ft. lbs.).
10. If equipped with four speed auto transmission, install transmission to starter mounting stud (1) and tighten to 47 Nm (35.5 ft. lbs.).





11. Install battery cable (2) and nut (1) to solenoid stud (3). Tighten nut to 14.5 Nm (128 in. lbs.).
12. Connect electrical connector (5) to starter solenoid (4).





13. Remove engine support tool 8534-12 or equivalent.
14. Connect the negative battery cable, tighten the nut to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).