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Removal (8.1L Engine)

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  1. Turn off all lamps and accessories. Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable. See Figure .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands.
  3. If necessary, remove the engine shield bolts and shield. See Fig 1 .
  4. If necessary, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate. See Fig 2 .
  5. Remove the front axle mounting bracket nut. See Figure .
  6. NOTE: Do not remove the bolt.
  7. Reposition the front axle mounting bracket bolt until the bolt tip is flush with the support bushing.
  8. Remove the starter bolts. See Fig 3 .
  9. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
  10. Remove the starter lead nut. See Fig 4 .
  11. Remove the starter lead from the starter.
  12. Remove the positive cable nut. See Fig 5 .
  13. Remove the positive cable from the starter.
  14. If necessary, remove the starter heat shield bolts, nut, and shield. See Fig 6 .
Fig 1: Installing Engine Shield & Bolts
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Fig 2: Installing Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts
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Fig 3: Removing Starter Bolts
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Fig 4: Removing Starter Lead Nut
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Fig 5: Locating Starter Motor
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Fig 6: Removing Starter Heat Shield
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