Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (V8)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (1) from the starter.
4. Remove the "S" terminal nut (2) from the starter.
5. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the starter.




6. Remove the starter motor bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter motor.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





Note: Ensure that the large terminal locator tab is placed into the starter solenoid retention slot.

3. Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.
4. Install the "S" terminal nut (2) to the starter.

Tighten the nut to 4 Nm (35 lb in).

5. Install the "BAT" terminal nut (1) to the starter.

Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

6. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).