Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR







Removal

WARNING: When carrying out maintenance on the starting system, be aware that the heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure the protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the starter terminal cover and remove the nut and the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection.
4. Remove the nut and the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection.
5. Remove the nut and the starter battery ground cable from the stud.
6. Remove the 2 bolts, the stud bolt and the starter motor.

Installation
1. Position the starter and install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Install the 2 starter bolts and the stud bolt finger tight.
- Stage 2: Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten the lower bolt and stud bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

2. Position the starter battery ground cable onto the stud and install the nut.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

3. Connect the solenoid B terminal electrical connection and install the nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

4. Connect the solenoid S terminal electrical connection and install the nut and the starter terminal cover.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. Connect the battery ground cable.