Starter Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the right transmission cover bolt.




4. Remove the starter bolts.
5. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
6. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.




7. Remove the starter solenoid nut (3).
8. Remove the starter lead (2) from the solenoid stud.




9. Remove the starter lead nut.
10. Remove the positive cable from the starter stud.
11. Place the starter on a workbench.




12. Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.




13. If necessary, remove the starter shield.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. If necessary, install the starter shield.




2. Snap the transmission cover to the starter.




3. Install the positive cable to the starter stud.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the starter lead nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




5. Install the starter solenoid lead (2) to the solenoid stud.
6. Install the starter solenoid nut (3).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).




7. Snap the transmission cover onto the starter.
8. Slide the starter rearward.
9. Install the starter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

10. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.




11. Install the right transmission cover bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.