Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
Starter Remove/Install
3. Disconnect the battery cable and solenoid feed wire from the starter solenoid.
4. Remove the two starter mounting screws, the starter motor, and any starter motor shims.
NOTE: Shim thickness available is 0.381 mm (0.015 in.). See Starter Noise for more information.
5. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the starter hardware as follows:
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Mounting screws - 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.)
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Solenoid battery cable nut - 10 N.m (90 in. lbs.)
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Solenoid terminal nut - 6 N.m (55 in. lbs.).