Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor









Removal and Installation

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. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

4. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and the starter motor solenoid wire harness terminal cover.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

5. Detach the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch wire harness retainer from the starter stud bolt.

6. Remove the power steering tube bracket nut and position the power steering tube and bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

7. Remove the upper bolt, the lower stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, first install the upper bolt and lower stud bolt finger-tight.

- Tighten the upper bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

- Tighten the lower stud bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.