Removal & Installation: Notes
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CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in
GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
NOTE:
Vehicles are designed for starter mounting without shims. A single shim or double shims may have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition. When installing starter, any previously installed shims should be replaced in original location to ensure proper pinion to flywheel clearance.
NOTE:
On 2.2L, 2.4L, 3.0L, 4.0L and 4.6L engines, starters cannot be shimmed. Noise condition, requiring shims, can only be corrected by replacing starter.