Starter Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: WHEN REPAIRING THE STARTER MOTOR OR WORKING UNDERHOOD IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, NOTE THE HEAVY GAUGE INPUT LEAD CONNECTED TO THE STARTER SOLENOID IS HOT AT ALL TIMES. MAKE SURE THE PROTECTIVE CAP IS INSTALLED OVER THE TERMINAL AND IS REINSTALLED AFTER REPAIRING.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







3. Remove the bolts, pin-type retainers and the front splash shield.







4. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.







5. Remove the nuts and position the starter solenoid cables aside.







6. Remove the nut and position the starter motor ground strap aside.







7. Remove the upper starter motor nut and stud.







8. Remove the bolt and the starter motor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.