Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the oil pan skid plate if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (1500 with RPO NZZ) , Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/3500 with RPO NZZ) .
- Remove the transmission cover bolt.
- Remove the starter bolts.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the oil level sensor.
- Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission and properly support the starter.
- Lower the vehicle half way.
- Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Working through the right wheel well opening, remove the engine wiring harness lead nut (1).
- Remove the engine wiring harness lead terminal (2) from the starter.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2) from the frame.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (1).
- Remove the starter solenoid cable (2) from the starter.
- Remove the starter through the wheel well opening.
- If replacing the starter, unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
- If replacing the starter, remove the starter heat shield.
CAUTION:
Avoid cable and wiring damage. DO NOT suspend the starter by the cables or wires attached to the solenoid terminals. Use a rope or mechanics wire to suspend the starter.