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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support front of vehicle.
3. Disconnect solenoid wires and battery cable at starter motor.
4. Disconnect wiring clamp at starter support bracket, then remove support bracket to engine attaching bolt.
5. Remove starter attaching bolts, then carefully lower starter. Note position of shims, if used.
6. Reverse procedure to install.