Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Starter Motor: Service and Repair


1. Disconnect battery ground cable from remote ground terminal on shock tower.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove oil filter.
4. Remove battery positive cable nut from starter and remove cable.
5. Disconnect push-on solenoid connector.
6. Remove three bolts attaching starter to transaxle housing and remove starter from vehicle.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Clean corrosion from wire terminals before installation.