Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (LY7)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the front catalytic convertor.
4. Remove the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).
5. Remove the generator wiring lead (6) from the starter solenoid.
6. Remove the positive battery cable lead from the starter solenoid.




7. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the starter.




8. Remove the starter bolts and starter.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the starter motor in the engine block.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the starter bolts.

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




3. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the starter.




4. Install the positive battery cable lead to the starter solenoid.
5. Install the generator wiring lead (6) to the starter solenoid.
6. Install the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).

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

7. Install the front catalytic convertor.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.