Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR

REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD)

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.




3. Remove two heat shield nuts (2) and remove heat shield (3).




4. Remove three starter mounting bolts (1).
5. Move starter motor (2) towards front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter to clear. Always support starter motor (2) during this process. Do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.
6. Remove battery cable-to-solenoid nut.
7. Remove solenoid wire from solenoid stud.
8. Remove starter motor.

INSTALLATION




1. Position starter (2) into transmission but do not install bolts.
2. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).
3. Position battery cable to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut. Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.
4. Install and tighten three mounting bolts (1).




5. Position heat shield (3) and install two shield mounting nuts (2).
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Connect negative battery cable.