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Starter Motor: Service and Repair



STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (1) from the starter.
4. Remove the "S" terminal nut (2) from the starter.
5. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the starter.




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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




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

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.




3. Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the large terminal locator tab is placed into the starter solenoid retention slot.

4. Install the "S" terminal nut (2) to the starter.

Tighten the nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

5. Install the "BAT" terminal nut (1) to the starter.

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

6. Install the intake manifold.
7. Connect the negative battery cable