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