Starter replacement

Tiny
JRH007
  • MEMBER
  • DODGE RAM
What size or type wrench is needed to remove the three bolts on a 2500 diesel pick up starter?
Friday, August 31st, 2007 AT 2:33 PM

5 Replies

Tiny
MERLIN2021
  • MECHANIC
  • 17,250 POSTS
The bolt size is 13mm. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job and diagrams to show you what it will be like for your truck:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

INSTALLATION
1. If equipped, position aluminum spacer to rear of starter.
2. Position starter motor to engine.
3. Support starter and loosely install three mounting bolts.
4. Tighten 3 bolts to 43.4 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
5. Position wiring eyelets to starter studs and install nuts. Tighten small nut to 6.2 Nm (55 in. lbs.). Tighten large nut to 13.6 Nm (120 in. lbs.).
6. Install protective rubber boot over stud.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Connect battery cables to both batt

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, September 1st, 2007 AT 9:55 AM
Tiny
TAUMAN10
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 1998 DODGE RAM
V8 four wheel drive automatic.

How do I get the to the top starter nut to get it off? Frame, exhaust, transmission housing, and fuel rails in the way. Cannot get a socket or combination wrench in to loosen it.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Friday, August 3rd, 2018 AT 4:16 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,179 POSTS
A long extension through the inner fender. Make sure the battery is disconnected.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 3rd, 2018 AT 4:16 PM (Merged)
Tiny
EQUILLEN
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 1996 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 119,000 MILES
Replace starter in a 2500.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 3rd, 2018 AT 4:16 PM (Merged)
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Disconnect battery ground cable(s), then remove wiring connector from starter.
Remove starter mounting bolts, then the starter.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
Torque B+ terminal nut to 6-9 ft-lbs and solenoid terminal nut to 45-65 in-lbs.
Torque starter mounting bolts to 50 ft-lbs.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Friday, August 3rd, 2018 AT 4:16 PM (Merged)

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links