Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the radiator air baffle.




4. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.




5. Remove the starter motor bolts.
6. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the starter motor.
2. Install the starter motor bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

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




3. Install the starter motor S terminal electrical connector.
4. Install the battery positive cable and the BAT terminal nut to the starter motor BAT terminal.

Tighten the starter motor BAT terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

5. Install the radiator air baffle.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.