I know this is a stupid question but I just want to make sure. Is the starter located underneath the truck on the passenger side by the 02 sensor and the transmission. I believe it is the black cylinder that is bolted onto the tranny. Is this correct?

Thanks for all your responses

 

Yes , thats the starter . Are you having a problem with it or just curious ?
Paul

 

Paul,
Thanks for the information! Here's the situation. Today, when starting the truck, the starter makes a "whine" it never did before. The volt-meter on the dash has not changed so I believe the battery is still OK so I am assuming that the starter is starting to go out on me. What do you think? The car still starts it just takes a bit longer to start up and once started everything is as it should be!

Thanks again for the help!
Patrick

 

Patrick ,
Before you condem the starter verify the battery is ok , Have it load tested . Next check both cables for corrosion . Internal corrosion is not always visible , you have to closely inspect the cables . The Negative battery cable that goes down to the starter also bolts to the frame , the cable is bare where it bolts to the frame ...this is often a place where corrosion starts . Always start with the basics and work your way to more labor intensive problems . This will make sure you solve the problem the first time w/o spending money unnessecarily on parts that aren t defective .
Paul