Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: Record all pre-set radio stations.




1. Ignition Off.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove B+ battery cable nut at starter.
4. Remove S-terminal nut.
5. Remove lower starter assembly to engine block bolt.
6. Remove upper starter assembly to engine block bolt.
7. Move starter right, clearing engine block, then left and out of engine block (flywheel housing).

INSTALLATION




1. Guide starter into engine block (flywheel housing).
2. Install starter mounting bolts.

Torque:
Starter-to-Engine Bolts: 40 N.m (30 ft-lbs)

3. Install B+ cable and nut.

Torque:
B+ Cable-to-Starter Nut: 10 N.m (7 ft-lbs)

4. Install S-terminal wire and nut.

Torque:
S-terminal Nut: 5 N.m (4 ft-lbs)

5. Connect negative battery cable to battery.

Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft-lbs)

6. Reprogram radio stations.