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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE STARTING SYSTEM BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE LEADS ARE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY. MAKE SURE THE PROTECTIVE CAPS ARE IN PLACE WHEN MAINTENANCE IS COMPLETED.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle; refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







3. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.







4. Disconnect the starter wires.
1 Disconnect the starter solenoid wire.
2 Remove the nuts.
3 Remove the battery cable.







5. Remove the starter motor.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION







1. Position the starter motor and install the bolts.







2. Connect the starter wiring.
1 Position the battery cable.
2 Position the starter solenoid wire.
3 Install the nuts.







3. Install the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.