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.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.







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 bolts and the starter motor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.