Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 3.5L GTDI, 3.7L





Item Part Number Description

1 11N087 Starter solenoid terminal cover

2 W706414 Starter solenoid B+ terminal nut - 12 Nm (106 lb-in)

3 W705790 Starter solenoid S-terminal nut - 5 Nm (44 lb-in)

4 14463 Starter solenoid S-terminal eyelet

5 14463 Starter solenoid B+ terminal eyelet

6 11002 Starter motor

7 14463 Starter motor ground cable eyelet

8 W714290 Starter motor mounting stud bolts (2 required) - 48Nm (35 lb-ft)

9 W709450 Transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut - 12 Nm (106 lb-in)

10 7R081 Transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet tubes

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 terminal cover.

4. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid B+ terminal eyelet.

- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

5. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid S-terminal eyelet.

- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut and position the transmission cooler inlet and outlet tubes aside.

- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

7. Remove the lower stud bolt and position starter motor ground cable eyelet aside.

- To install, tighten to 48Nm (35 lb-ft).

8. NOTE: Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.

Remove the upper stud bolt and the starter motor.

- To install, tighten to 48Nm (35 lb-ft).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.