Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR







Removal and Installation

WARNING: When carrying out maintenance on the starting system, be aware that heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the dual frame-mounted batteries. Make sure protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
4. Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal nut and S-terminal eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. Remove the starter solenoid B-terminal nut and B-terminal eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

6. Remove the starter motor ground cable nut and cable eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

7. Remove the bolts, the stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.