Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor









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. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

3. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

4. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and the starter motor solenoid wire harness terminal cover.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. Remove the bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.