Removal and Replacement
Starter Removal and InstallationRemoval
1. Remove the nut which secures the starter ground wire to the lower mounting stud and remove the ground wire.
2. Remove the starter-to-engine block mounting bolt and the starter-to-transmission mounting bolt.
3. Remove the starter solenoid nuts to disconnect the electrical cable.
4. Remove the starter assembly.
Installation
1. Place the starter assembly in position using an assistant to prop up the starter to aid in screwing in the upper stud with the weld nut.
2. Install the starter mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the starter-to-engine block mounting bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) and the starter-to-engine transaxle mounting bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the starter electrical wire on the solenoid terminals and the ground wire on the lower stud.
4. Install the starter solenoid nuts and the ground wire nut.
Tighten:
Tighten the starter solenoid terminal-to-battery cable terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.), and the starter solenoid terminal-to-ignition solenoid terminal nut to 6 Nm (53 in. lbs.).
Tighten the starter lower mounting stud ground wire nut to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).