Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor:

STARTER NOISE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
STARTER NOISE DURING CRANKING: REMOVE 1 - 0.O15" DOUBLE SHIM OR ADD SINGLE 0.015" SHIM TO OUTER BOLT ONLY. HIGH PITCHED WHINE AFTER ENGINE FIRES: ADD 0.015" DOUBLE SHIMS UNTIL NOISE DISAPPEARS (NOT TO EXCEED 0.045").

Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative battery lead at the battery.
2. Hoist car.
3. Starter motor-to-engine bolts, then lower the starter.
4. Leads.
5. Starter.


Install or Connect
1. Starter.
2. Leads to starter.
3. Starter to engine bolts. Tighten to 43 Nm. (32 lbs. ft.).
4. Lower car.
5. Negative battery cable.