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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove wiring harness bracket nut from starter bolt.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove flywheel inspection shield.




5. Remove the electrical connections from starter.
6. Remove the starter bolts and starter.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the starter to the engine.




2. Install the starter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

3. Install the electrical connections to starter.
4. Install flywheel inspection shield.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install wiring harness bracket nut to starter bolt.
7. Install the negative battery cable.