noemail9813

I disconnected the starter and when I try to remove it, I can't get through the space between the manifold and frame. It also will not come out past the exhaust pipe and the frame. What is the best route to getting this out. Will I need to remove the entire exhaust pipe to get it out and put in the new starter?

cooter26

6.5L & 6.6L Engines

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cables
   
   Right front wheel and fender splash shield, on 6.6L engines
   
   Turbocharger exhaust pipe, on 6.6L engines
   
   Mounting bolts/nuts and shim, if used
   
   Starter
   
   Wires
   
   Heat shield and bracket
   
   
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the starter motor-6.5L engine shown
   
   
   
   
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Heat shield and bracket. Torque the bolts to 13 ft lbs. (17 Nm).
   
   Wires. Torque battery wire nut to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm), and ignition nut to 18 inch lbs. (2 Nm) on 6.5L engines. On 6.6L engines, tighten the solenoid nut to 30 inch lbs. (3.4 Nm) and the positive battery cable nut to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm).
   
   Starter
   
   Mounting bolts/nuts and shim, if used. Torque the bolts to 33 ft lbs. (45 Nm) and the nut to 75 inch lbs. (8.5 Nm) for 6.5L engines. For 6.6L engines tighten the starter bolts to 58 ft. lbs. (78 Nm).
   
   Turbocharger exhaust pipe, on 6.6L engines
   
   Right front fender splash shield and wheel, on 6.6L engines
   
   Negative battery cables
   
   
   

noemail9813

I thought that exhaust pipe was going to be a bear to take off. It worked like a champ and starter came right out. I appreciate your help!!