Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor (86.60.01)

Removal

1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

3. Remove the RH engine mount.
4. Disconnect the battery positive and generator cables.
- Release the cover.
- Remove the nut.







5. Disconnect the starter motor solenoid electrical connector.
- Remove and discard the nut.
6. Remove the starter motor.
- Remove the 2 bolts.







Installation
1. Install the starter motor.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
2. Connect the starter motor solenoid electrical connector.
- Tighten the new nut to 7 Nm (5 lb.ft).
3. Connect the battery positive and generator cables.
- Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Secure the cover.
4. Install the RH engine mount.
5. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.