Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ8)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LGD) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Remove the front lower air deflector panel. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement).
3. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (1) from the starter motor.
5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) and engine harness terminal (3) from the starter.




6. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connector (3).




7. Remove the starter bolts.
8. Remove the starter.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the starter motor to the engine.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the starter bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).




3. Connect the starter motor electrical connector (3).




4. Install the engine harness terminal (1) and positive battery cable terminal (2) to the starter. Ensure that the positive battery cable terminal anti-rotation feature is aligned correctly.
5. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3) to the starter motor.

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

6. Install the torque converter covers. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the front lower air deflector panel. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement).
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LGD) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).