When you moderate the starter in your Dodge Ram 2500, installing the mounting bolts properly is crucial to the Correct manner of your starter. The starter is mounted near the battery in an easily accessible universe near the front of the engine compartment. With an accessible mounting location, you can install the starter and secure the bolts in minutes, making sure your starter will stay where it belongs until you choose to remove it.
Instructions
1. Raise the hood of your Ram 2500 pickup. Locate the mounting area for the starter motor across from the battery, near the front-center area of the engine compartment. Line up the starter motor on the mounting area.
2. Install the lower mounting bolt by hand, supporting the starter body. Close the hood of the truck.
3. Tighten the lower starter bolt with a socket and ratchet. Tighten the upper starter bolt with a socket and ratchet. Be sure to tighten the bolts evenly to avoid damaging the mounting surface.
4. Torque each of the bolts to 50 foot-pounds with your torque wrench. Connect the electrical connection and starter wire, tightening the retaining nuts with a wrench. Install the upper mounting bolt by hand. Thread both bolts carefully by hand until they are secure. Starting the bolts by hand will help prevent cross-threading and damaging the threads.
