Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (LZ4-3.5L)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without LAT-2.4L) (Service and Repair) .




2. Remove the 3 transmission bracket bolts (1).
3. Remove the transmission bracket (2) from the vehicle.




4. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3).
5. Remove the battery positive cable terminal (2) and engine harness terminal (1) from the starter motor.




6. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connector (1).




7. Remove the starter motor bolts.
8. Remove the starter motor from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Position the starter motor to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .


Important: Hand tighten all bolts before finalizing any torques.


2. Install the starter bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).





3. Connect the starter motor electrical connector (1).




4. Install the engine harness terminal (1) and battery positive cable terminal (2) to the starter. Ensure that the battery positive cable terminal anti-rotation feature is aligned correctly.
5. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3).

Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).





6. Position the transmission bracket (2) to the vehicle.
7. Install the 3 transmission bracket bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without LAT-2.4L) (Service and Repair) .