Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3) and remove the positive battery cable (2) from the starter motor.
3. Remove the engine harness terminal (4) from the starter motor.




4. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connector (1).




5. Remove the starter motor bolts and starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the starter motor to the engine.
2. Install the starter bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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




3. Connect the starter motor electrical connector (1).




4. Install the engine harness terminal (4) to the starter motor.
5. Install the positive battery cable (2) and the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3) to the starter motor.

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

6. Connect the negative battery cable.