Your starter is starting to falter, now is the time to replace it. It should not be delayed too long when you notice it, because if the starter fails you will no longer be able to start this Jeep Cj7. Here is a tutorial to change your starter and understand its principle.change-starter-Jeep-Cj7

What is the starter motor of my Jeep Cj7 for?

A starter is an electric motor inside the engine of this Jeep Cj7. It draws electrical power from the battery to start, and pushes the motor to start. In order to know that this is really a starter malfunction and not another problem, we suggest that you read the file on starting problems. Now that we have spotted the dysfunction, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.

How to change the starter of my Jeep Cj7?

Before starting the tasks, check that you have the essential tools. If you wish to carry out this operation you will need an integral tool box, a jack, your wire brush but also a pair of candles.

Remove the old starter

For this manipulation, what is important is to remember the positions, for the cables in particular. Do not hesitate to mark them if you are afraid of forgetting.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Jeep Cj7.
  • In case accessing the starter from above is a bit too complex, you can use the jack stands so that you get there from below.
  • Disconnect all power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Position a jack below the engine if it moves a little.
  • Remove each of the fixings and memorize the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Keep the mounting base, since it will not be systematically sold with the new starter
  • Clean the lugs which can be oxidized using your brush

Install the new starter

Now that we have memorized the technique, it is almost enough to carry out the process in the other direction.

  • Examine the old starter motor of this Jeep Cj7 and the brand new one so that you can find out if there are any mounting dissimilarities, which can happen.
  • Reposition the starter base in its place
  • Install the new starter
  • Make sure it is in its base and screw
  • Reattach the wires to the starter
  • Connect the negative terminal of the battery.

It's done. Today, reassembling a starter on this Jeep Cj7 is no longer a mystery for you. Be careful on the road, and you can write a comment if you liked our article!