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2.8L Diesel

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Fig 1: Starter Motor - 2.8L Diesel Auto. Trans.
GC0085948Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Automatic starter bolts (2) mount from the engine (front) side.
    Fig 2: Starter Motor - 2.8L Diesel Std. Trans.
    GC0085949Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Standard starter bolts (2) mount from the transmission (back) side.
  3. Rotate starter assembly (1) to allow positioning into transmission.
  4. Install two starter mounting bolts (2) and tighten. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - STARTER .
    Fig 3: Solenoid Nut, Mounting Stud, Electrical Connector & Battery Cable Assembly
    GC0082153Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Position battery cable assembly (2) onto stud (3) while pushing solenoid connector (5) onto solenoid terminal.
  6. Install nut (1) and tighten. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - STARTER .
  7. Four Wheel Drive Equipped:  Install front propeller shaft.
  8. Lower vehicle.
  9. Connect negative battery cable.