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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR - 2.3L REMOVAL/INSTALLATION






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

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT.
3. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 N.m (0.5 kgf.m, 44 in.lbf).

4. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal cover and cables.
- To install, tighten to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 ft.lbf).

5. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer and position aside the wiring harness.
6. Remove the ground strap nut and position aside the strap.
- To install, tighten to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 ft.lbf).

7. Remove the 2 starter motor stud bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 35 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 26 ft.lbf).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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