REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

ALL EXCEPT "T" & "U" SERIES
NOTE:If shims are installed between starter and engine, note and record the arrangement for installation reference.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter braces and shields (if equipped). Disconnect electrical wiring from starter solenoid.
Remove starter mounting bolts. Remove shims and note arrangement for reassembly. Remove starter. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure shims are installed in original location. Tighten bolts or nuts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
"T" SERIES
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NOTE:If shims are installed between starter and engine, note and record the arrangement for installation reference.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect electrical wiring from starter solenoid. Remove mounting bracket and wiring from brush end of starter. Remove skid plate. Remove 2 brake line-to-crossmember brackets.
Remove 6 crossmember bolts and remove crossmember. Remove transmission cooler line-to-flywheel housing bracket. Remove brace rod to flywheel housing. Remove lower flywheel housing cover (if necessary).
Remove starter bolts. Note location and number of shims for reassembly. Remove starter. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
"U" SERIES
NOTE:If shims are installed between starter and engine, note and record the arrangement for installation reference.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove nut from A/C bracket. Remove engine bracket nut and bracket. Place drain pan under oil pan. Remove oil pressure sending unit. Remove oil filter.
Disconnect electrical wiring from starter. Remove starter bolts. Note location and number of shims for reassembly. Remove starter. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specifications.

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