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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the starter solenoid electrical connector from the starter.




4. Remove the starter terminal nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.




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 mounting bolts

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




3. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).




4. Install the electrical connector to the starter solenoid.