Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the starter terminal cover and remove the nut and the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection.
4. Remove the nut and the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection.
5. Remove the nut and the starter battery ground cable from the stud.
6. Remove the 2 bolts, the stud bolt and the starter motor.

Installation
1. Position the starter and install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Install the 2 starter bolts and the stud bolt finger tight.
- Stage 2: Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten the lower bolt and stud bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

2. Position the starter battery ground cable onto the stud and install the nut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

3. Connect the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection and install the nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

4. Connect the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection and install the nut and the starter terminal cover.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. Connect the battery ground cable.