REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Gasoline
Engines
Fig. 13: Disconnect the wires attached to the starter
solenoid to facilitate removal
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 14: Unbolt the starter from the vehicle
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Remove the cable from the starter.
Fig. 15: Once detached, remove the starter from the vehicle
Fig. 16: Exploded view of the starter mounting-2.5L engine
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Disconnect the solenoid leads at their solenoid terminals. If
necessary, tag then to avoid confusion when re-installing.
Fig. 17: Attach the starter wire connector to the terminals
as shown-V6 and V8 engines
Fig. 18: To remove the starter, unbolt the mounting hardware
shown-V6 and V8 engines
On 4WD Dakota models with the V6 engine, the starter is removed from
above. On these models you will have to disconnect the steering gear and
position the shaft out of the way to gain working clearance.
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Remove the starter attachment bolts and withdraw the starter from
the engine flywheel housing. On some models with automatic
transmissions, the oil cooler tube bracket will interfere with the
starter removal. In this case, remove the starter attachment bolts,
slide the cooler tube bracket off the stud, and then withdraw the
starter.
Fig. 19: When detached, pull the starter away from the engine
and remove it from the vehicle-2WD Dakota model shown
To install:
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Be sure that the starter and flywheel housing mating surfaces are
free of dirt and oil to make a good electrical contact.
Fig. 20: Install the starter motor on the 4WD Dakota from
above as shown
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Slide the starter in place, secure using the bolts and washers
removed. Tighten the bolts to 50 ft. lbs. (68 Nm). Connect wires and
battery cable end at the starter.
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If removed for clearance, reconnect the steering column shaft.
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Secure the oil cooler bracket if equipped. Connect the negative
battery cable on the battery.
When tightening the mounting bolt and nut on the starter, hold the
starter away from the engine for the correct alignment.
Diesel Engines
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Raise the truck and support it safely on jackstands.
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Disconnect and label the wires at the starter motor.
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Remove the attaching bolt, nut and washer, then lift the starter
and solenoid assembly from the engine.
To install:
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Before installing the starter motor, be sure the mounting surface
on the drive end housing and the flywheel housing are clean, to ensure
good electrical contact.
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When tightening the attaching bolt and nut, hold the starter away
from the engine to ensure the proper alignment. Tighten the bolts to 32
ft. lbs. (43 Nm).
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Attach the wiring at the starter. Tighten the solenoid connection
to 44 inch lbs. (5 Nm). Tighten the battery cable at the starter motor
to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm).
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Attach the negative battery cable.
SOLENOID REPLACEMENTChrysler Corp.
for 1989-91 models did provide replaceable solenoids for the starter
motors covered by this information. However since 1992, the manufacturer
no longer recommends replacement of individual components, even if the
later unit has the same part number of a formerly serviceable unit.
Chrysler now simply calls for replacement of the entire starter assembly
if the solenoid is found faulty.
Fig. 21: Starter electrical connections and mounting bolt
locations-diesel engine
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