Starter Motor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





CAUTION:
^ Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
^ This vehicle has a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine whether you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, refer to Repair Instructions in SIR. Failure to follow the CAUTIONS could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

IMPORTANT: The starter motor on this vehicle is not serviceable and must be replaced as a complete unit.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the electrical connections at the starter motor. 3100 shown.
4. Remove the torque converter cover.




5. Remove the starter bolts. Remove the shims, if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




The 3100 L82 (VIN M) uses a PG260 F1 starter motor.




The 3800 L36 (VIN K) uses a PG260 F2 starter motor.




The 3800 L67 (VIN 1) uses a PG260 M starter motor.




1. Make sure the correct starter motor is being installed.

Install the starter motor to the engine.

NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the starter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter bolts to 43 N.m (31.7 lb ft).

3. Install the torque converter cover.




4. Install the electrical connections and the nuts to the starter motor. 3800 shown.

Tighten
^ Tighten the starter solenoid switch BAT terminal nut to 9.5 N.m (84.08 lb in).
^ Tighten the starter solenoid switch S terminal nut to 2.3 N.m (20. 35 lb in).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.