Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor

Removal
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
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. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery