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Starter Motor: Service and Repair



STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.
4. Disconnect the wire (4) from the S terminal on the starter.




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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

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




3. Connect the wire (4) and nut to the S terminal on the starter.

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

4. Connect the battery positive cable (4) and nut to the starter terminal.

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

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