Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR







Removal and Installation

WARNING: When performing maintenance on the starting system, be aware that heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
4. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut and position aside the wire.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

5. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and position aside the cable.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

6. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer and position aside the wiring harness.
7. Remove the ground strap nut and position aside the strap.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

8. Remove the 2 starter motor stud bolts.
- Install the upper and lower starter motor stud bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

9. Remove the starter motor bracket bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.