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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect and insulate battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect starter cable and push on connector from starter solenoid. When disconnecting the plastic hard-shell connector at ``S'' terminal, grasp the plastic shell, depress the tab and pull lead off. Do not pull separately on wire. Be careful to pull straight off to prevent damage to the ``S'' solenoid terminal.
3. Remove upper starter retaining bolt, then lower bolt and starter assembly.
4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque starter motor retaining bolts to 16-19 ft. lbs.
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