How do you change the starter on a Dodge Ram?

How do you change the starter on a Dodge Ram?

Changing the 2001 Ram’s starter should take only about a half-hour to complete. Open the hood to access the engine compartment. Disconnect the battery by removing the negative and positive cable clamps from the battery posts. Slide under the Ram and locate the starter.

What’s the best way to start a Dodge Ram?

Slide the two 16mm starter bolts back in place. Start with the top bolt and hand tighten it. Then slide in the lower bolt. Torque down the upper and lower starter mounting bolts. Once the starter is installed, remove the jack stands, slowly lower the truck, and reconnect the battery. Figure 3. The starter installed. Best Starter – DodgeForum.com

Do you need serial number for Cummins starter rebuild?

You will need engine serial number at Cummins but not at the starter rebuild shops. Rock Auto has three brands of rebuilds for $140 to $350. But you can fix it your self in an hour for less than 50 bucks with a new solenoid.

What kind of starter does Dodge Durango have?

This video also applies to Dodge Durango and Dodge Dakota that are equipped with the same Engine. ( 5.2 L and 5.9 L, also known as 318 and 360 Engines.) The Starter on the Dodge RAM Truck used for this video has a built in Starter Solenoid ( Most Modern Vehicles have built in Solenoids ). The Solenoid was the cause of the no-starting problem.

How do you replace a starter on a Dodge Ram?

Mount the 8mm and 13mm nuts back to the starter. Then tighten down the wire leads. Line the starter bolts up with the transmission. Slide the two 16mm starter bolts back in place. Start with the top bolt and hand tighten it. Then slide in the lower bolt. Torque down the upper and lower starter mounting bolts.

Slide the two 16mm starter bolts back in place. Start with the top bolt and hand tighten it. Then slide in the lower bolt. Torque down the upper and lower starter mounting bolts. Once the starter is installed, remove the jack stands, slowly lower the truck, and reconnect the battery. Figure 3. The starter installed. Best Starter – DodgeForum.com

What’s the best way to replace a starter?

Pull the old starter down and remove it from your work area. Push the starter up to the frame rail. Thread and hand-tighten the bolts to secure the starter in place. Then tighten the bolts securely with your socket wrench. Push the negative and positive wire on the studs of the new starter. Tighten the bolts on the studs to secure the wires.

Where can I get a new diesel engine starter?

The starter motor on the diesel engine is a larger, heavy duty unit that has the higher torque required to turn over the high-compression diesel engines. New starters are available from the Dodge dealer and most automotive parts stores if you need to replace it with a new one.