RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo (2008)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Starter Motor - Removal
REMOVAL
5.9L Diesel
1. Disconnect and isolate both negative battery cables at both batteries.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove 3 starter mounting bolts.
4. Move starter motor towards front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter pinion housing to clear housing. Always support starter motor during
this process. Do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.
5. Tilt nose downwards and lower starter motor far enough to access and remove nuts securing starter wiring harness to starter. Do not let starter
motor hang from wire harness.
6. Remove starter motor from engine. Note: Certain diesel engines use an aluminum spacer. Note position and orientation of spacer before removal.
6.7L Diesel
1. Disconnect and isolate both negative battery cables at both batteries.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
