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 Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

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

3. Remove the starter terminal cover and remove the nut and the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

4. Remove the nut and the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

5. Remove the starter motor ground cable nut and disconnect the ground cable connection.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

6. Remove the 2 starter motor mounting bolts, the starter motor mounting stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, position the starter motor and loosely install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt.

- Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.

- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.