How do you change a starter in a 1997 Jeep Wrangler?

Answer 1

OPTIONS

1. Take to a dealership

2. buy a service manual.

Basic guide - steps. Disconnect batter terminal. Put the Jeep in neutral with it on jack stands or chocked.

The starter is on the bottom back of the engine on the passenger side at the front of the trans. It connects to the engine or trans based on year. on some years you will have to remove the inspection plate to the trans to remove the starter.

the starter is made up of two cylinders one large witch is the motor the smaller one is the solenoid.

Disconnect the two wire's going to your starter and label them to note where they go.

Remove two bolts that hold it in then remove the starter from the fly wheel by pulling it towards the front grill.

Inspect the teeth on the starter and fly wheel. If missing or marred up replace fly wheel. (you will need a buddy and a lot of time or a good shop might take a day) If they look fine add a little gear lube and place in the new starter.

reconnect everything. try to start her up. if it doesn't turn over clean battery recharge battery and then check the starter with a volt meter. replace bad wires. (careful not to get shocked) try starting again. should run. if not seek mechanic.