Starter Motor: Service and Repair
STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the front lower air deflector.
4. Remove the torque converter covers.
5. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (8) and disconnect the positive battery cable (9) at the starter motor.
6. Remove the starter solenoid S terminal nut (7) and disconnect the starter solenoid wire (6) at the starter motor.
7. Remove the starter bolts (1,2) and the starter motor. Remove the shims, if necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Select the proper starter motor for installation.
1. The 3.1L uses a PG260 D starter motor.
2. Align the starter motor to the engine. Install any shims, if removed.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the starter bolts (1 2) finger tight until seated.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
4. Connect the positive battery cable (9) and install the solenoid BAT terminal nut (8) finger tight at the starter motor.
5. Connect the starter solenoid wire (6) and install the starter solenoid S terminal nut (7) finger tight at the starter motor.
Tighten
^ Tighten the solenoid BAT terminal nut (8) to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).
^ Tighten the starter solenoid S terminal nut (7) to 2.3 N.m (20.4 lb in).
6. Install the torque converter covers.
7. Install the front lower air deflector.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.