i have to change the starter on my wifes 01 stratus R/T this weekend. It looks like a real pain to get to. If anyone has replaced the starter before and could give me some tips on the best way to do it...that would be great. THANKS!

 

Engine and transmission type do matter. This is a the procedure for a 99 with 2.5l engine. Hope it helps.STARTER REMOVAL



Remove Remote Battery Cable At Shock Tower

1. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove oil filter.

Wire Terminal Connection

1. Remove battery positive cable nut from starter and remove cable.
2. Disconnect push on solenoid connector.
3. Remove three bolts attaching starter to transmission housing and remove starter from vehicle.

 

where are you getting the pictures? they're amazing.

 

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it says that it's 27 for 1 year for the first vehicle and $17 per each additional vehicle. I own a lot of cars... it would cost me a fortune for this. yikes.

 

You might as well have shown him a picture for a Lamborghini; thats about how helpful it is.

On the 3.0 V6, the starter is right behind the front exhaust manifold. If i recall correctly there are 2 bolts holding it to the transmission. Remove the heat shield on it, then unbolt the wires that go to it, unbolt the 2 bolts, then, for the fun part, getting it out. Its kind of wedged by the mid pipe but once you find the sweet spot you can get it out.