Starter Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: This vehicle was designed for starter mounting without shims. However, if single or double shims have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition, reinstall the shims in their original location to ensure proper pinion-to-flywheel engagement.




1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left side oxidation catalytic converter.
3. Remove the starter motor bolts.
4. Lower the starter motor.




5. Remove the engine wiring harness starter lead nut.




6. Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nul (3).
7. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.




1. Install the starter motor.
2. Install the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (3).

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (3) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




3. Install the engine wiring harness starter lead nut.

Tighten
Tighten the engine wiring harness starter lead nut to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Raise the starter motor.




5. Install the starter motor bolts.

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

6. Install the left side oxidation catalytic converter.
7. Lower the vehicle