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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR

Removal and Installation

WARNING: When carrying out maintenance on the starting system, be aware heavy gauge leads are connected to the battery. Make sure protective caps are in place when maintenance is complete.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.







3. Remove starter solenoid protective cap.







4. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connections.







5. Remove the three bolts and the starter.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install the upper and lower starter bolts finger tight.
- Tighten the upper bolt.
- Tighten the lower bolts.