Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Starter removal/replacement.

[JCyrbok]

I'm starting to get some intermintant starter problems, so I am going to try Larry B's contacts and plunger. Unfourtunately in my 33 years I have not had the "previledge" of replacing a starter.



After I have the starter off and repaired, does it just bolt right back up or do u have to shim and adjust to get it to engage correctly?



Any tips on removal, doing the repairs and replacement would be appreciated.



Thanks in advance,



J-

 

[RSimmons]

Disconnect the batterys. From underneath, the starter bolts (3) are fairly easy to remove. I used a 10mm socket and extention to get the top one and a 10mm box end wrench for the lower bolts. There are no shims. I did mine and a local starter shop installed a much heavier contact than what was original and a new solenoid plunger.

 

[wtfd6]

they are very simple. the bolts will be tight though.

mark

 

[Joe Mc]

Piece of cake - Just remove, follow Larry's install instruction for the new contacts and plunger, then bolt back in. Like earlier indicated disconnect the batteries first.



Joe

 

[Softe]

10 mm 12 pt. socket should do the trick plus an open end wrench... . just follow the directions that Larry B. provides and things should go rather smoothly. . unless the same gorilla was used to install your starter from Dodge. . #@$%!

 

[JCyrbok]

Excellant thanks guys



Merry Christmas/thanks



J-

 

[Vulcan]

Those little 10mm 12pt bolts were a pain to get loose. The Larry B's parts are definitely the way to go. Do the solenoid plunger and the contacts while your at it.

 

[Nate]

Speaking of the contacts... I saw the same exact thing that Larry sells on eBay for 1/2 the price. Anyone look into those?? I hate spending more $$ than I need to!