Starter Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: When repairing the starter motor or working underhood in the vicinity of the starter motor, note the heavy gauge input lead connected to the starter solenoid is hot at all times. Make sure the protective cap is installed over the terminal and is reinstalled after repairing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE.
3. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING.




4. Disconnect the three hoses and position the thermostat aside.




5. Remove the nuts and position the starter solenoid cables aside.




6. Remove the two bolts and the starter motor.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.