How to Replace Starter 2009-2018 Ram 1500

[@TRQ]

√ Watch the Video √ Buy The Part at 1A Auto 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ-Parts √ Do it Yourself √ Save Money

[@bmarshburn_24]

Just did this job. Took me 40 minutes. Did not have to take the steel plate off, and did not need a u-joint attachment on my socket. The bottom bolt comes off with a 15mm socket and 3-in extension. The top comes off with a 10” extension. Takes a while to back the bolts out with limited room to move the ratchet, but with a fine tooth it’s not bad. Disconnecting the battery is NOT optional in this case. I promptly remembered that the hard way. Thanks

[@scottposey9224]

Fabulous video. Saved my bacon and made the job go with no surprises.

[@erikpetersen3812]

Just replaced the starter in my 2017 longhorn Laramie. Super helpful video. Took me about 4hours needing a break in between due to old guy cramps. Glad I had air. Just wish I had a lift.

[@ryandennis9690]

Thank you for this video. I bought a used Ram in May and it, without warning, died on me. Charged the battery, didn’t work, figured it would be the starter. Watched it, bit the bullet and tried this myself. There are no words for the joy I felt when it started right up as if it was new. Thank you.

[@Lalonde79]

10mm wrench - battery 18mm socket 15mm wrench and socket Remove guard 10 mm socket Heat shield 15 mm socket Remove starter Remove tab clip 13mm socket Youre welcome for tool list

[@nailbndr9869]

Thanks for the video, about to swap mine out... here just to get all the socket and wrench sizes, much appreciated for calling them all out, saves so much time having everything at arms reach!!

[@robertflores7813]

One of the best tutorials, short, to the point. Very well done.

[@curtistucker394]

My 2011 RAM 1500 did NOT have the bracket that had 5 bolts. I did have to remove the heat shield, but it came out after the two starter mounting bolts. You're video here is very good and well videoed. Some video's are not always showing where things are. Great Job!

[@82sjmckenzie]

Just used this over the weekend. Helped out big time. Ram 1500 2016. Thanks for the video!

[@joshruner1348]

5th Gen Ram1500's 4X4 the bracket removal is not necessary due to the one piece design that integrates into the Engine mount. You can get the top starter bolt pretty easy with extensions and wobbles. Now the hard part is to get the bottom bolt you need to first slide a 15mm deep socket in between the bracket and transmission onto the bolt. Next add a wobble to the end there is no room to put them in together; don't go down with the wobble, but point towards the drivers door and start adding extensions(3 to 4 ft) till you have suitable room by the drive shaft for a ratchet,it will be a tight bolt so long handle no flex head. Once that is done remove the 13mm nut and connector. Point the start up and over the bracket and sneak it pass the transfer case 👍

[@edwardenglish1519]

Great how to for this vehicle. Just as easy as you made it look. When I removed my starter I cleaned all the connections and jump tested it multiple times with jumper cables and it spun up great. Reinstalled is 2 min without the heat shields and steel guard plate and again it started multiple timed with no issue. Thanks again. P.S. Air tools make it a snap.

[@denniscarver7681]

Thank you much. Nephew truck broke down in his drive way, was able to take tools needed and all he had was pancake compresor we got by. Very informative from jacking up truck to completion 2 hrs. Without air could be a struggle but could be done.

[@f.baccari5227]

Excellent job made my replacement go smooth! Best how to on ram 1500 starter.

[@trailcamtrent]

Get lots of extensions and a universal swivel. Harbor Freight 18"ratcheting breaker bar for the top 3 bolts on the black metal plate. Just loosen them about 1/4" and fully remove the bottom 2 bolts on said plate. That's enough to expose the bottom starter bolt. Still difficult with the metal hoses in the way but doable. Didn't have air and no jack.

[@TRQ]

+@trailcamtrent Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team. 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@amadorramirez2499]

Very well explained you provide the details which are important and especially the measurements of the tools to use very well done

[@armanidave]

Great video!

[@TimDenaro]

Thank you, great video. Easy to follow. Worked perfectly. Appreciate you doing this.

[@marcsmith3881]

Great video! A little tougher on the ground, but everything was covered quite thoroughly.

[@ptman3]

Clear and well-explained. Thank you.

[@MBoulanger7]

Just replaced mine last night, an air ratchet would have cut the time in half. This video was extremely helpful though

[@Lee.M.Easton]

Nice demo, thanks.

[@michaelperry9430]

What type of torque wrench is that?

[@sallen854]

Do that plate have to go back ok there ?

[@nailbndr9869]

yes!!

[@draketheduck1937]

What color thread locker is it.

[@romansavelyev1147]

2021-2022 is way different. The bracket has 9 bolts, 5 of which are where you show them, and the other 4 are bolted on with the engine mount

[@DwnShftDomo345]

Sheesh, what a headache 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@joshruner1348]

Yep, I just found that out 🤦‍♂️

[@michaelmcmahon2530]

I took the 2 bolts out disconnected the electrical starter seems to be stuck it won't come out

[@davidlepore4552]

I like that ratchet you used to put the heat shield back on

[@lithoniadirtybirds9884]

If you don’t have power tools this takes twice as long especially if it’s your 1st time …they need to edit it and let people know

[@user-vf5ko1ku1n]

Video Does NOT apply to all 2009 ram 1500, 1) plate is not removable on my 2009 its integrated into engine mount, 2) plate removal is NOT NEEDED. 15 minute removal 1) Disconnect battery (10mm), 2) remove lower bolt on plate (15mm) and trans cable bracket to temporarily gain easier access to and remove upper starter bolt (15mm), remove lower (15mm) starter bolt accessing from front of bracket in video, 3) remove heat shield (10mm), 4) disconnect (13mm) electrical connection unplug solenoid wire, lower starter DONE DEAL. Reverse order less than 10 minute install.

[@davidlepore4552]

Great video young person...keep up the good work!❤

[@FrostyPumpernickle]

Thinking i was gonna be able to do this myself but then the air tools came out 😂

[@dougm979]

Thanks for the great info, but as mentioned below the nasty plate dies nit need to be removed

[@lsland_er]

might want to specify the year and engine model... Gen4 Ram Owner: "two bolts to drop the starter." 2013 4.7L Owner: ... ...

[@samuelkneser8061]

This video helped out a lot, thank you so much

[@cryan4249]

Great video but the plate doesn't have to be removed. A 15m socket, swivle, extension and an impact will do the job. Just saying 🙃

[@christophersharpe2555]

Good job

[@dylanmeier7556]

Great video thanks! Except the torque valve pshhhh ugga to the second dugga hah!

[@josecrusto9654]

every ad i watch makes me never want to buy that product for shoving it in my face and getting in the way of what im trying to do.

[@AI-Cyrax]

Buen video gracias!

[@Xavier-kf8ty]

There’s no way this only takes 11 minutes

[@mikebushue5120]

Lol