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I work at a Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep Dealer, Master AC Master Drive ability Master Electrical Master Brakes Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep Tech for 13 Plus years Questions 96 and up only. Please don't ask about a noise,a fluid leak or how much something is to fix thanks. I do work on the side in the ATLANTA area Email me with Work requests for side jobs kkeller608@aol.com Web page http://home.comcast.net/~kkeller608/ Ignite Home site serving Georgia and Texas please visit http://kevinkellerenergy.mystreamenergy.biz

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Dodge Repair - starter install


Expert: Kevin - 10/11/2009

Question
where is the starter located at in a dodge conversion van 1997 and how hard will it be to remove it

Answer
STARTER
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the starter lower mounting nut and lock washer Starter Mounting Hardware Remove/Install
Remove the starter upper mounting bolt.
Move the starter towards the front of the vehicle until the starter gear housing nose clears the bellhousing. Then tilt the starter nose downwards past the exhaust pipe Starter Remove/Install
Remove the nuts from the solenoid terminal studs for the starter battery cable and solenoid wire harness connectors Starter Connector Remove/Install
Remove the starter motor.
Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the starter hardware as follows:
Starter mounting bolt - 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.)
Starter mounting nut - 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.)
Battery cable terminal nut - 13.5 N·m (120 in. lbs.)
Solenoid wire harness terminal nut - 6.2 N·m (55 in. lbs.)  

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