Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 885

Fig. 12: Identifying Solenoid Nut, Mounting Stud, Electrical Connector & Battery Cable Assembly
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5. Remove solenoid nut (1) from mounting stud (3).  

6. After nut (1) has been removed, pull battery cable from mounting stud (3) while removing electrical 

connector (5) from solenoid terminal. 

Fig. 13: Starter Motor - 3.7L 
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7. Remove two starter mounting bolts (1).  

8. Remove starter assembly (2) from transmission.  

9. Rotate starter assembly to allow removal from vehicle. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Starting - Service Information - Nitro

  

REMOVAL - 4.0L 

Fig. 14: Identifying Solenoid Nut, Mounting Stud, Electrical Connector & Battery Cable Assembly 
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1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.  

2. Raise and support vehicle.  

3. Four Wheel Drive Equipped: Remove front propeller shaft.  

4. Remove solenoid nut (1) from mounting stud (3).  

5. After nut (1) has been removed, pull battery cable from mounting stud (3) while removing electrical 

connector (5) from solenoid terminal. 

Fig. 15: Starter Motor - 4.0L 

 

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2007 ENGINE Starting - Service Information - Nitro

  

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6. Remove two starter mounting bolts (2).  

7. Remove starter assembly (1) from transmission.  

8. Remove plate (3) from transmission.  

9. Rotate starter assembly (1) to allow removal from vehicle.  

INSTALLATION 

INSTALLATION - 4.0L 

Fig. 16: Starter Motor - 4.0L 
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1. Rotate starter assembly (1) to allow positioning into transmission.  

2. Install two starter mounting bolts (2) and tighten. Refer to Torque Specifications. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Starting - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 17: Identifying Solenoid Nut, Mounting Stud, Electrical Connector & Battery Cable Assembly
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3. Position battery cable assembly (2) onto stud (3) while pushing solenoid connector (5) onto solenoid 

terminal.  

4. Install nut (1) and tighten. Refer to Torque Specifications.  

5. Four Wheel Drive Equipped: Install front propeller shaft.  

6. Lower vehicle.  

7. Connect negative battery cable.  

INSTALLATION - 2.8L DIESEL 

Fig. 18: Starter Motor - 2.8L Diesel Auto. Trans.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Starting - Service Information - Nitro