Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum, 60 Degrees)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4/LY7) (Service and Repair).
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals).
3. Remove the front catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side).
4. Remove the knock sensor Bank 2. Refer to Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut.




6. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.




7. Disconnect the starter motor bolts and starter.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the starter motor in the engine block.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the mounting bolts.

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





3. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the starter.




4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut.

Tighten the nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

5. Install the knock sensor Bank 2. Refer to Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Service and Repair).
6. Install the front catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4/LY7) (Service and Repair).