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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Remove

1. Disconnect battery negative lead.





2. Remove 2 nuts securing cables to starter solenoid; release cables.





3. Remove 3 bolts securing starter motor.
4. Manoeuvre starter motor clear of bell housing.
5. Remove starter motor.

Refit
6. Clean mating faces of starter motor and differential housing.
7. Manoeuvre starter motor into position.
8. Fit mounting bolts and Tighten to 45 Nm.
9. Connect battery cables to starter solenoid; fit nuts and tighten to the correct torque.
10. Reconnect battery negative lead.