Starter Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE STARTING SYSTEM, BE AWARE THAT HEAVY GAUGE LEADS ARE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY. MAKE SURE PROTECTIVE CAPS ARE IN PLACE WHEN MAINTENANCE IS COMPLETE.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.







3. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.







4. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connections.
1. Remove the nuts (B+ and S).
2. Remove the battery cable.
3. Remove the starter solenoid wire.







5. Remove the starter motor ground cable nut and the starter motor ground cable.







6. Remove the starter.
1. Remove the bolts.

NOTE: Most applications use two bolts; however, some use three bolts.

2. Remove the starter.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE STARTING SYSTEM, BE AWARE THAT HEAVY GAUGE LEADS ARE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY. MAKE SURE PROTECTIVE CAPS ARE IN PLACE WHEN MAINTENANCE IS COMPLETE.







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

NOTE: Most applications use two bolts; however, some use three bolts.







2. Connect the starter motor ground cable and install the starter motor ground cable nut.







3. Connect the starter motor electrical connections.
1. Position the battery cable.
2. Position the starter solenoid wire.
3. Install the nuts.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Reconnect the battery ground cable.