Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR

Removal and Installation

WARNING: When repairing starter motor or performing any maintenance in the area of the starter motor, note the heavy gauge input lead connected to the starter solenoid is hot at all times. Make sure a new protective cap is installed over the terminal after repair.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.







3. Remove the left front inner fender splash shield.







4. Remove the protective cap from the terminals.







5. Remove the terminal nuts.







6. Remove the ground cable retaining nut. Position the ground cable aside.







7. Remove the starter mounting bolts and the starter.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.