Starter Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose.
3. Remove the battery positive lead from the solenoid (1).




4. Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal lead nut (1) from the solenoid.
5. Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal lead (2) from the solenoid.




6. Remove the starter mount bolt and nut (1, 2).
7. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the starter motor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the starter motor mount bolt (2) and nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the starter mount bolt and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




3. Connect the positive battery cable to the starter and secure the cable with a nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the positive cable nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




4. Install the starter solenoid S-terminal lead (2) to the solenoid and secure the lead with a nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the S-terminal nut to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).

5. Install the vacuum brake booster hose.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.