How do you remove the starter from a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo?

Answer 1

Drive car up on set of ramps. Set parking brake, chock rear wheels.

Unhook negative battery cable.

Remove trim cover from torque converter inspection plate (it's a plastic filler plate attached with two screws right by the starter)

Remove both starter mounting bolts.

Remove the stud nuts where cables attach.

Remove starter.

Installation is reverse of removal.

I used a little "dab" of blue thread locker on the starter mounting bolts, and I've used thread tape before. Mounting bolts torque spec is 35 ft. lbs.

This job took me about 30-40 minutes. It's not difficult, but if you've never changed a starter, it can be a pain in the but.

New starters are very expensive, I've seen them listed for around $200. I got one from a 2000 Malibu at a junk yard for $35, it was "clean" and has gotten me 12,000 miles so far. If you absolutely need or want a new one, I would highly recommend a dealership, Carquest or Napa.

Good luck!

Answer 2

1.

Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.

2.

Raise and support vehicle.

3.

Note: If equipped with 4WD and certain transmissions, a support bracket is used between front axle and side of transmission. Remove 2 support bracket bolts at transmission. Pry support bracket slightly to gain access to lower starter mounting bolt.

4.

Remove two mounting bolts (2).

5.

Move starter motor towards front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter pinion housing to clear housing. Always support starter motor (1) during this process, do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.

6.

Tilt nose downwards and lower starter motor far enough to access and remove nut that secures battery positive cable wire harness connector eyelet to solenoid battery terminal stud. Do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.

7.

Remove battery positive cable wire harness connector eyelet from solenoid battery terminal stud.

8.

Disconnect battery positive cable wire harness connector from solenoid terminal connector receptacle.

9.

Remove starter motor.