Starter Motor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: This engine was designed for starter motor mounting without shims. However, if single or double shims have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition, reinstall the shims in their original location to ensure proper pinion-to-flywheel engagement.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the starter motor shield.
3. Remove the starter motor bolt and stud.
4. Lower the starter motor.




5. Remove the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid).
6. Remove the positive cable from the starter motor.




7. Remove the wiring harness starter lead nut.
8. Remove the starter lead and washer.
9. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Raise the starter motor in order to install the electrical connections.
2. Install the starter lead and washer.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the wiring harness starter lead nut.

Tighten
Tighten the wiring harness starter lead nut to 2 N.m (17 lb in).




4. Install the positive cable to the starter.
5. Install the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid).

Tighten
Tighten the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Raise the starter motor into position.




7. Install the starter motor bolt and stud.

Tighten
^ Tighten the starter motor bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
^ Tighten the starter motor stud to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

8. Install the starter motor shield.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.