Starter Motor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.






3. Disconnect the battery positive cable and the wiring harness from the starter.






4. Remove the starter mounting bolts and washers.
5. Remove the bracket nut and washer.
6. Remove the starter. A starter shield bolts to the engine.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE






1. Install the starter to the engine.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bracket nut and washer to the bracket over the end of the starter.

Tighten
Tighten the bracket nut to 8 N.m (6 lb ft).






3. Install the starter mounting bolts and washers, if equipped, through the starter to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the starter mounting through bolts to 45 N.m (35 lb ft).

4. Connect the battery positive cable and the wiring harness to the starter.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 11 N.m (100 lb in).

5. Remove the stands and lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.