Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 4.0L









Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. 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.

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

3. NOTICE: A protective cap or boot is provided over the battery input terminal on all vehicle lines and must be reinstalled after repair. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.

4. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the starter motor electrical connections.
- To install, tighten the solenoid battery cable nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

- To install, tighten the solenoid wire nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. Remove the nut and position the ground cable aside.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

6. Remove the bolt, the stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten the bolts in the following sequence:
- Install the bolts finger-tight.

- Tighten the upper bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

- Tighten the lower stud bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.