Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold.




3. Disconnect the BAT cable from the starter.
4. Disconnect the wire from the "S" terminal on the starter.




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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Connect the starter motor "S" terminal wire.

Tighten the starter solenoid S terminal nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Connect the starter motor BAT terminal wire.

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

3. Install the starter motor.
4. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.

Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

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