Starter Motor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT: The PG260 F1 starter motor is not serviceable and must be replaced as a complete unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the electrical connections at the starter motor.
4. Remove the torque converter cover.
5. Remove the starter bolts. Remove the shims, as needed.
6. Remove the starter motor from the engine.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Make sure the starter motor is a PG260 F1.
1. Install the starter motor and any removed shims to the engine.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions
2. Install the starter bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
3. Install the torque converter cover.
4. Connect the electrical connections to the starter motor.
Tighten
^ Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut to 9.5 N.m (84.08 lb in).
^ Tighten the starter solenoid switch S terminal nut to 2.3 N.m (8.8 lb in).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.