How do you replace the starter on a 2000 Dodge Caravan?

Answer 1

The book says:

1) disconnect the negative terminal from the battery

2) disconnect the solenoid wire connector from the terminal (this is about the toughest part believe it or not. Dang connector is tough to get off!) There is a little red locking piece that MUST be pulled out about 1/8". Once it is, the black locking piece can be squeezed and the connector removed. If you fail to pull out the red piece, you cannot un-clip the black piece.

3) remove the B+ wire to the terminal

4) disconnect the solenoid and B+ wire from the starter terminal

5) remove the bolts holding the starter to the transmission bell housing.(there are 2, first one is easy, second one is a bear!. I removed the air filter parts and was able to reach the 2nd bolt from the top. fairly easy.) A universal joint in your ratchet extension will help here.

6. remove the starter.

7 Above all safety first, support the van wile your underneath with jack stands or on solid ramps. I used ramps to avoid having the jack stands in my way.

Hope this helps.