Starter Motor: Service and Repair
STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
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1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the B+ battery cable nut at the starter.
4. Remove the S-terminal nut.
5. Remove the lower starter assembly to engine block bolt.
6. Remove the upper starter assembly to engine block bolt.
7. Move the starter right, clearing the engine block, then left and out of the engine block (flywheel housing).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Guide the starter into the engine block (flywheel housing).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the starter mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter to engine bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
3. Install the B+ cable and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the B+ cable to starter nut to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).
4. Install the S-terminal wire and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 N.m (4 lb ft).
5. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.