Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- When carrying out maintenance on the starting system be aware that the heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure the protective caps are in place when the maintenance is complete.
- The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the RH kick panel area. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.







4. Remove the bolt and position the transmission cooler tubes and bracket aside.







5. Remove the red protective cap on the starter solenoid.







6. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire.







7. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire.







8. Remove the three bolts.







9. Remove the starter motor.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install the upper and lower starter bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).