Starter Motor: Removal: 3.5L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative battery cable
Install steering wheel holder locking steering wheel in straight-ahead position.
Raise vehicle and support.
Remove the underbody splash shield.

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Assembly
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Starter assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Steering Shaft Bolt
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Remove the intermediate steering shaft center bolt.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Shaft Bolt Hole
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Bolt removed.

Fig 4: Matching Intermediate Steering Shaft With Shaft Extension
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Separate the intermediate steering shaft upper and lower shaft.

Fig 5: Disconnecting/Connecting Starter Cable
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Disconnect the electrical connection from the starter.

Fig 6: Locating Starter Mounting Bolts
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Remove the 3 starter mounting bolts and wiring clip.

Fig 7: Positioning Starter
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Pull starter forward and down.

Fig 8: Positioning Starter Around Exhaust & Intermediate Shaft
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Work starter up and around exhaust.

Fig 9: Positioning Starter Around Intermediate Steering Shaft
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Work starter past the intermediate steering shaft.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Starting
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Remove starter from vehicle.