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Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Working under the vehicle, remove any starter braces or shields, if used. Label the electrical wires and then disconnect them from the starter solenoid. Remove the 2 starter bolts and slowly lower the starter from the engine, noting the locations of any shims, if used. Shims are used on some engines to establish the correct clearance between the starter pinion and the flywheel/driveplate starter ring gear. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to install the shims (if any) that were noted during removal. Tighten the starter mounting bolts securely. If the starter whines during or after engine starting, shimming may be necessary. Disconnect the cable from the negative equipped with an anti-theft audio system, disable the anti-theft feature before performing any operation that requires disconnecting the battery or disrupting power to the stereo. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the bellhousing lower cover. Inspect the flywheel or driveplate for signs of unusual wear such as chipped or missing gear teeth. Using a wire type feeler gauge (round diameter), measure the clearance between the top of the flywheel/driveplate ring gear tooth and the bottom of the starter pinion tooth. Use a screwdriver to manually engage the starter pinion with the ring gear. The clearance should be between 0.01 to 0.06 inches. If the clearance is less than 0.02 inch and the starter whined after engagement, the starter is too close to the ring gear and must be shimmed to increase the clearance. If the clearance is greater than 0.06 inches and the starter whines during engagement, the starter is too far away from the ring gear and a shim(s) must be removed. Remove a shim, tighten the starter and measure the clearance again. To install a shim, loosen the inner starter mounting bolt (the one closest to the engine), remove the outer bolt and then slide the shim between the starter and the engine without removing the starter.

If the starter motor does not operate at all but the solenoid clicks, the problem could be with either the battery, the main solenoid contacts, or the starter motor itself. Before diagnosing starter problems, make sure that the battery is fully charged.

If the starter motor spins but the engine does not crank, the overrunning clutch in the starter motor may be slipping, and you'll need to replace the motor.

The steps for removing the starter in a 2WD vehicle are as follows:Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Check the starter cranking voltage and current draw from the battery while the starter is on the engine. Ensure that the battery is in good condition, with clean terminals and cables, and that the cold-cranking rating is suitable for the application. In extreme cold temperatures, warm the battery and engine block before testing.

To disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, first ensure that the lockout feature is turned off on models with the Theftlock audio system. Then, remove the starter motor shield if it is present. Next, raise the vehicle and securely support it on jackstands. Label and disconnect the wires from the terminals on the starter motor and solenoid. After that, remove the mounting bolts and detach the starter. To reinstall, follow the reverse order of removal.

To assess the adjustment of the PNP switch, verify whether the starter engages when the ignition switch is turned to the start position.

To install the new starter motor assembly, you should perform the installation in reverse order, ensuring that the starter mounting bolts are tightened to the specified torque.

Remove and bench-test the starter motor assembly. Check the solenoid plunger, shift lever, and overrunning clutch for proper operation to identify any defects in the starter motor or solenoid. If the pinion drive extends but doesn't rotate, the solenoid is operational but the starter motor is defective. If there's no movement and the solenoid clicks, either the solenoid or starter motor is defective. If the solenoid plunger extends and rotates the pinion drive, the starter assembly is operating correctly.

If you can't hear the solenoid plunger when the switch is activated, the solenoid may be defective or there may be an open circuit. To check the solenoid, connect a jumper lead between the battery (+) and the "S" terminal on the solenoid. If the starter motor operates, the solenoid is fine, and the problem may be with the ignition switch, neutral start switch, or wiring.

For the 2WD starter removal, begin by disconnecting the negative battery cable and then raise the front of the vehicle, supporting it securely on jack stands. On V6 models, you may need to remove the right front wheel for easier access. Proceed to remove the front exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. On 2.2L engines, take off the brace rod from the front of the engine to the bell housing, and on certain models through 1999, remove the support bracket connecting the front of the starter to the block. If equipped, remove the starter heat shield. From underneath the vehicle, disconnect the solenoid wire and battery cable from the terminals on the solenoid, and then remove the starter mounting bolts. Finally, take out the starter motor, noting the location of any spacer shim(s), if present. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring the spacer shim(s) are reinstalled in their original locations, if applicable.For the 4WD starter removal, start by disconnecting the negative battery cable, then raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Removing the wheel (left wheel on 2.2L models, right wheel on 4.3L V6 models) may facilitate better access. Remove the skid plate, and on 2.2L models, take off the front driveshaft. In some early models, you may need to raise the engine/transmission with a floor jack under the transmission and remove the transmission cross member for access to the starter motor bolts. If equipped, remove the starter heat shield. From underneath the vehicle, disconnect the solenoid wire and battery cable from the terminals on the solenoid, and then remove the starter mounting bolts. Finally, take out the starter motor, noting the location of any spacer shim(s), if present. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring the spacer shim(s) are reinstalled in their original locations, if applicable.For shim adjustment, remove the flywheel housing cover and inspect the flywheel or drive plate for signs of unusual wear. Measure the clearance between the top of the flywheel ring gear tooth and the bottom of the pinion tooth on the starter using a wire-type feeler gauge (round diameter). Normal clearance should be 0.01 to 0.06 inches. If the starter clearance is less than 0.02 inches and the starter whined after engagement, add a 0.04 shim to gain clearance (avoid using more than two shims). If the starter clearance is more than 0.06 inches and the starter whines during engagement, remove a 0.04 shim to gain clearance (avoid removing more than two shims). To install a shim, loosen the inside bolt, remove the outer bolt, and slide the shim between the engine and the starter without removing the starter from the engine block.

If the solenoid clicks but the starter motor does not operate, the issue may lie with the battery, main solenoid contacts, or the starter motor itself.

To diagnose slow cranking, run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then stop the engine, disconnect the coil wire from the distributor cap, and ground it on the engine. Connect a voltmeter positive lead to the starter motor terminal of the solenoid and the negative lead to the ground. Crank the engine and take voltmeter readings as soon as a steady figure is indicated, making sure not to let the starter motor turn for more than 15 seconds at a time. A reading of 9 volts or more, with the starter motor turning at normal cranking speed, is normal. If the reading is 9 volts or more but the cranking speed is slow, the motor is faulty. If the reading is less than 9 volts and the cranking speed is slow, the solenoid contacts are likely burned.