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 the protective cap is installed over the terminal after the repair.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the 3 bolts and lower the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

4. Remove the solenoid terminal cover.
5. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the starter motor electrical connections.
- To install, tighten the solenoid battery cable nut to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten the solenoid wire nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

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