Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 3.5L









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. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery.

2. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut and position the wire aside.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

3. Position the starter motor solenoid terminal battery cable cover aside.

4. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position aside the cable.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

5. Remove the 2 starter motor bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.