Replace the starter in a 06 jeep commander?

Answer 1

2006 Jeep Commander 4.7

1. Block rear tires Put on park brake

2. Jack up vehicle from jack point just behind drivers front tire.

3. Put jackstands under both front jack points.

4. Remove drivers side front wheel. 3/4in (more room to work)

5. Remove 30a fuse that powers all radio functions

6. Place transfer case in neutral (engine on,foot brake on , trans in neutral)

7. Remove negative battery cable and secure (10mm)

8. Remove 4 15mm bolts from front of driveshaft(impact wrench and possibly heat to remove)(put loc-tite on when reinstalled)

8. Remove 6 8mm bolts from rear of driveshaft.

9. Seperate driveshaft from transfer case and slide rearward and leave there.

10. Remove 2 15mm bolts holding starter.

11. Manipulate starter to access two 10mm bolts holding heat shield and remove shield.

12. Remove 13mm bolt holding large wire connector with flex head ratchet

13. Rotate starter to view small wire connector. Push on connector release on side located near center of solenoid and it will pop off easily(do not pry).

14. Install new starter in reverse order or removal.

Tools required Good impact wrench , air compressor , 3/8 flex head ratchet, various extensions 1/2" and 3/8" , 1/2-15mm socket,3/8-13mm socket , 1/4-8mm socket, 10mm box wrench, 3/8-1/4 adapter, blue loc-tite, jacks and stands, propane torch , flashlight.

Thanks Nate Simcox