Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the transaxle converter cover bolt (1).
4. Remove the transaxle converter cover (2).




5. Remove the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut.
6. Remove the engine harness terminal (3) from the starter.




7. Remove the starter solenoid "BAT" terminal nut (3).
8. Remove the starter cable terminal (4) from the starter.




9. Remove the starter motor bolts.
10. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the starter motor to the engine.
2. Install the starter motor bolts.

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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.




3. Install the starter cable terminal (4) to the starter.
4. Install the starter solenoid "BAT" terminal nut (3).

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




5. Install the engine harness terminal (3) to the starter.
6. Install the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut.

Tighten the nut to 2.3 N.m (20.5 lb in).




7. Install the transaxle converter cover (2).
8. Install the transaxle converter cover bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 7.5 N.m (66 lb in).

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.