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I just did my 1998 Durango starter today so this is applied information.
1. Set the parking brake and chock (block) both rear tires. Double check the parking brake.
2. Disconnect Both battery cables (most people do one but if the ground falls to a ground source the circuit can still be completed. Do both its safer and insures no electrical issues)
3. Jack up the left front side (this isn't required but makes working under it easier and more comfortable)
4. Remove the skid plate (three bolts in front, two on each cross-member in back. These bolts are 15mm). Remove both the skid plate and cross member together. Just unbolt them from the frame.
5. Reach over left front tire through fender well and take the two nuts off the starter wires. The small ignition nut is 5/16. The one from the battery is 1/2. Move the wires out of the way so they don't snag the starter later.
6. Reach through the fender well again and remove the TOP starter bolt. This is a 5/8 bolt. NOTE: There is a transmission line bracket held by this bolt as well.
7. Crawl under the truck and remove the bottom starter nut (yes nut. its on a stud). This one is a trick because its in a tight spot but can be done with a 5/8 deep socket.
8. Now the starter is completely unbolted and loose. push it towards the front of the truck. You will find it hangs up on that transmission line bracket i noted in line 6. just bend the bracket a little bit (DONT GET IGNORANT WITH IT!! You will need to bend it back on the install).
9. The starter will now come out easily between the exhaust pipe and the frame (right where the skid plate bolted up). It may take a slight turn or twist to get it out but its pretty easy.
USEFUL NOTES: This job took me about two hours to do. There is no specialty tools required. The tools you need are as follows:
1/2 socket or wrench (battery cables on both ends)
15mm socket or wrench (skid plate)
5/8 deep socket (starter bolts)
5/16 wrench (ignition nut on starter)
To reinstall just do steps in reverse (dont forget the transmission line bracket)
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