Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the torque converter cover.




4. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the starter.
5. Disconnect the wire from the solenoid S terminal on the starter.




6. Remove the 2 starter motor mounting bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the starter motor.
2. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.

Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Connect the battery positive cable to the starter.

Tighten the battery positive cable to the starter nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Connect the starter motor S terminal wire.

Tighten the solenoid S terminal nut to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

5. Install the torque converter cover.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.