Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 4.0L SOHC









Removal and Installation

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

3. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.

4. Remove the B-terminal nut and disconnect the cable.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

5. Remove the S-terminal nut and disconnect the cable.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

6. Remove the nut and position the ground cable aside.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

7. Remove the bolt, the stud bolt and the starter.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fastener.