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

5. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut and position aside the wire.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

6. Remove the ground strap nut and position aside the ground strap.
- To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).

7. Remove the starter motor bolt, starter motor stud bolt and the starter motor.
- When installing the starter motor bolts, first install the bolts hand tight, then tighten the upper stud bolt to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft), followed by the lower bolt to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.