starter replacement 3.4 4wd

shawnstcyr · 2009-03-30T20:45:27+00:00

Well guys, I had the unpleasant experience of changing the starter on my truck today. Thought I'd share some tips to make it easier for you. Tools needed: 3/8 drive ratchet 12 to 16" extension 10, 13, and 14 mm sockets 12 mm wrench As always, disconnecting the battery is step one. Step 2: remove the 12 mm bolt holding the transmission dipstick tube to the head and remove tube. Step 3: remove the 14 mm drain plug from the trans. pan and drain fluid. step 4: using a 1/4 drive and extension, remove the 10mm bolts and drop the transmission pan Step 5: remove the black plug going to the starter solenoid and remove the battery cable from the starter (13mm) Step 6: using the long extension with a universal joint and 14 mm socket, remove starter bolts Step 7: once the starter is loose, take the 12 mm wrench and remove the power steering line from the rack and pinion. The will allow room for the starter to be removed. Installation: reverse steps. I recommend changing out the transmission filter whille you have the pan off. I tried sEveral different methods of removing the starter and this one was the easiest. The Haynes manual says you can remove the starter through the wheel well, this is not true! GOOD LUCK!

Thread starter shawnstcyr
Start date Mar 30, 2009

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Jun 2, 2019

Jason B said:
Just wanted to mention still using existing original plunger since 1999 when I got the vehicle. Just did contacts $8. This is 2nd time, last time was 10 years ago.

Did you use oem parts in you first repair?