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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (L47)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold.




3. Disconnect the BAT cable from the starter solenoid.
4. Disconnect the wire from the "S" terminal on the starter solenoid.




5. Remove the 2 starter motor mounting bolts.
6. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Connect the starter solenoid "S" terminal wire.

Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Connect the starter solenoid BAT terminal wire.

Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the starter motor.
4. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

5. Install the intake manifold.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.