Stater replacement time

Tiny
STLRSFN42
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  • 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 3.9L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
How long to change a starter?
Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 10:43 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

The book pays 6 hours in a shop. If you have never done one before I would add about 2 to 3 hours.

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

Below is the procedure and a picture.

Roy

3.6L
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Raise the vehicle.
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If installed with the larger starter. Remove the left engine mount insulator (4) and engine mount bracket (1) (Refer to 09 - Engine/Engine Mounting/INSULATOR, Engine Mount - Removal)

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Disconnect the starter solenoid electrical connector (1) from the starter solenoid terminal.
Remove the battery cable nut and battery cable from the solenoid stud (2).
Remove the starter mounting bolts (4).
Remove the starter assembly (3) from the transmission.
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Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 1:40 PM

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