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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (LY7)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the radiator air baffle.




4. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.




5. Remove the starter motor bolts.
6. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the starter motor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




3. Install the starter motor S terminal electrical connector.
4. Install the battery positive cable and the BAT terminal nut to the starter motor BAT terminal.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor BAT terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

5. Install radiator air baffle assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.