Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the starter heat shield, nut and bolts, if necessary.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (35 lb in).
- Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 1: View of Starter Heat Shield, Bolts, & Nuts

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Install the starter motor.
Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Starter Motor

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Install the engine harness ground (4) to the starter solenoid.
Install the starter solenoid nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Engine Harness Ground At Starter Solenoid (8.1L)

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Install the positive cable to the starter solenoid.
Install the starter lead nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners (8.1L)

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Lower the vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .