Starter Motor: Service and Repair
STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the lower closeout panel.
4. Remove the electrical leads from starter (4).
5. Remove flywheel inspection shield.
6. Remove the starter motor-to-engine bolts, then lower the starter.
7. Remove the starter.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the starter.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the starter to the engine bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Install flywheel inspection shield.
4. Connect the leads to the starter.
Tighten
Tighten the cable to solenoid nut (4) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
5. Install the lower closeout panel.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.