1999 plymouth prowler headlight - 1999 Plymouth Prowler

SOURCE: Where is starter located on a 1999 Plymouth Prowler

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• If your testing indicates that the starter must be removed, the first step is to disconnect the negative cable at the battery.
• It may be necessary to place the vehicle on a lift to gain access to the starter. Before lifting the vehicle, disconnect all wires, fasteners, and so on that can be reached from under the hood.
• Disconnect the wires leading to the solenoid terminals.
• To avoid confusion when reinstalling the starter, it is wise to mark the wires so they can be reinstalled on their correct terminals.
• On some vehicles you may need to disconnect the exhaust system to be able to remove the starter.
• Loosen the starter mounting bolts and remove all but one.
• Support the starter while removing the remaining bolt.
• Then pull the starter out and away from the flywheel.
• Once the starter is free, remove the last bolt and the starter.
• Once the starter is out, inspect the starter drive pinion gear and the flywheel ring gear.

• When the teeth of the starter drive are abnormally worn, make sure you inspect the entire circumference of the flywheel.
• If the starter drive or the flywheel ring gear show signs of wear or damage, they must be replaced.
• Reverse the procedure to install the starter.
• Make sure all electrical connections are tight.
• If you are installing a new or remanufactured starter, sand away the paint at the mounting point before installing it. Also, make sure you have a good hold on the starter while installing it.
• Many General Motors' starters use shims between the starter and the mounting pad.

• To check this clearance, install the starter and insert a flat blade screwdriver into the access slot on the side of the drive housing. Pry the drive pinion gear into the engaged position.
• Use a wire feeler gauge or a piece of 0.020-inch (0.5080-mm) diameter wire to check the clearance between the gears.

• If the clearance between the two gears is incorrect, shims will need to be added or subtracted to bring the clearance within specs.
• If the clearance is excessive, the starter will produce a high-pitched whine while it is cranking the engine.
• If the clearance is too small, the starter will make a high-pitched whine after the engine starts and the ignition switch is returned to the RUN position.
• Every starter should be bench tested after it is removed and before it is installed. to conduct a free speed or load test on a starter, see the free speed test.