The starter motor meeting is at the rear and backside of the engine.
There is a series of checks you can perform to avoid an unnecessary replacement. Check the battery voltage, the voltage at the solenoid, while starting the vehicle, and the condition of the wiring. If there is no voltage at the solenoid, check the other parts of the starting system.
Instructions
A wick solenoid is typically indicated when the starter Engine fails to function. Nevertheless, there are other malfunctions that can justification the alike symptom. The starter solenoid on a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an integral factor of the motor assembly.1. Remove the negative terminal from the battery with a pair of pliers.
2. Elevate the vehicle with a jack and place it on jack stands. Remove the skid plate, if installed, on four-wheel drive models.
3. Disconnect the wires from the starter solenoid using an open-end wrench and remove any clips holding the wires to the starter assembly. To remove the wires from the solenoid, it may be easier to remove the mounting bolts and lower the starter while supporting it, preventing it from hanging by the wiring.
4. Remove the mounting bolts using a socket wrench and take the starter assembly off the engine.
5. Install the new starter motor assembly by reversing the removal procedure.
6. Lower the vehicle. Reconnect the battery negative cable. Start the engine to verify the repair was done correctly.
