Help - Starter motor Removal-Front Diff Cup Nut

[deboy922]

I am struggling tonight. Trying to replace my starter. I have it completely disconnected and can't get it out.

I removed the front driveshaft. If I can remove the "cup" on the front differential, I think that I will have enough clearance to remove the starter. The nut that holds the "cup" on is maybe 1-1/8". Do I just put an impact on it to remove? What is the torque to install?

Not sure if "cup" is the right word. But it is the part on the front differential that the front drive shaft bolts to.

Please help...Jeep down...Jeep down. Please and thank you!

 

[LibertyTC]

I thought we had a how 2 on the starter with quick tips somewhere..?
Anyways this video may help you out!

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[deboy922]

Thank you. The above video is what I used. But on my 2003 there is not enough clearance to remove the starter. The "cup" (is it called a "yoke"?) on the front diff and the exhaust interfere. I would like the procedure on how to remove and re-install the cup/yoke to give me enough clearance.

 

[jeeptorino68]

No, leave that in place. If you pull it...it affects the gears in the differential.
Remove the aluminum support between the engine and transmission and then you will have enough space. 4 bolts I think....

 

[jeeptorino68]

Post 4 here:

https://www.jeepkj.com/threads/starter-replacement.49577/

 

[deboy922]

Post 4 here:

https://www.jeepkj.com/threads/starter-replacement.49577/

Thank you much. I am at work now (had to bum a ride). I will check it out tonight. Thanks!

 

[LibertyTC]

Post 4 here:

https://www.jeepkj.com/threads/starter-replacement.49577/

Thanks for finding that for us.
To make it easier to find, I've made it now a sticky under KJ General Discussions.
Post # 5 in the above thread is quite helpful.

 

[deboy922]

No, leave that in place. If you pull it...it affects the gears in the differential.
Remove the aluminum support between the engine and transmission and then you will have enough space. 4 bolts I think....

Thank you again so much! Removed the (8) 15mm bolts to remove that aluminum support, and the starter was easy to remove. I would not have figured that out myself. I was focused on the front diff and exhaust pipes that were in the way.

This forum is such a great resource . Thank you all for helping me save money and help my kids get through college. Needing another 4 years from the 2003 Libby!!!

 

[jeeptorino68]

Thanks for finding that for us.
To make it easier to find, I've made it now a sticky under KJ General Discussions.
Post # 5 in the above thread is quite helpful.

No prob. Good idea on the sticky!