Section 305 (Starting System (Service Information)): Starter: Installation: 2.7L

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Starter

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Position starter up and pass the transmission and exhaust.

Fig 2: Starter Position Past Intermediate Steering Shaft
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Move starter up and pass the intermediate shafts.

Fig 3: Starter Position
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Starter pass the intermediate shaft.

Fig 4: Starter Removal/Install
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Position starter up toward engine.

Fig 5: Dust Shield And Plastic Retainer
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Install plastic retainer into starter dust shield. The dust shield has TOP marked on it and the plastic retainer goes in the hole.

Fig 6: Plastic Retainer
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Plastic retainer installed.
Install dust shield to the engine block using the plastic retainer to hold dust shield in place.

Fig 7: Starter Mounting Bolts
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Install starter and starter bolts. Tighten bolts to 54.2 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Starter Cable Electrical Connection
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Install electrical connection to starter.

Fig 9: Steering Shaft Removed
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Match flats inside intermediate shaft with that in intermediate shaft extension, then slide intermediate shaft onto extension.

Fig 10: Steering Shaft Connected
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Align the hole in the shafts.

Fig 11: Intermediate Steering Shaft Center Bolt
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Install pinch bolt fastening intermediate shaft to intermediate shaft extension.
Tighten pinch bolt to 43 N.m (32 ft. lbs.).
Install the underbody splash shield.
Lower vehicle.
Remove the steering wheel holder.
Connect negative battery cable.