Replacing Starter Motor

WARNING: Before removing starter mounting bolts install an engine lifting device to support the weight of the engine.

- To remove the starter, first disconnect the ground strap from the negative (-) battery terminal.

- On cars with automatic transmission,
- work beneath the car to remove the two bolts that hold the cover plate to the starter, and remove the plate.

- Disconnect the wire to terminal 50 and the positive (+) battery cable from the starter solenoid. Note the location of any other wires attached to the starter and then disconnect them.

- Remove the bolts that hold the starter to the transaxle bellhousing and remove the starter.

- On cars with automatic transmission,
- it is also necessary to remove the bolt holding the starter mounting bracket to the engine.


- Inspect the starter. Replace or repair the starter if the drive pinion teeth are worn or broken.

- On cars with manual transmission,
- inspect the starter bushing that is pressed into the transaxle's bellhousing. If the bushing is worn or damaged, it should be replaced.


- Installation is the reverse of removal. Lubricate the starter bushing with multipurpose grease.

- On cars with manual transmission,
- torque the starter mounting bolts to 60 Nm (43 ft. lb.).
- On cars with automatic transmission,
- torque the mounting flange bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lb.)
- torque the starter mounting bracket mounting bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.).

- Install the starter wire as shown.






CAUTION: Connect wires to the proper terminals. Incorrect installation may damage the electrical system.