Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor









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. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

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

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 (106 lb-in).

4. Connect the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection and install the nut and the starter terminal cover.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.