Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (LNJ)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the starter.
4. Remove the starter solenoid nut (3).
5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) and the engine wiring harness terminal (1) from the starter solenoid.




6. Remove the torque converter cover bolt (2).
7. Remove the torque converter cover (1).




8. Remove the starter motor bolts (2, 3).
9. Remove the starter motor (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter motor (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the starter motor bolts (2, 3).

Tighten the bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).




3. Install the torque converter cover (1).
4. Install the torque converter cover bolt (2).

Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




5. Install the engine wiring harness terminal (1) and the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the starter solenoid.
6. Install the starter solenoid nut (3).

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the starter.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the negative battery cable.