Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 4.6L (3V)









Removal and Installation

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.

4. Remove the B-terminal nut and disconnect the cable.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

5. Remove the S-terminal nut and disconnect the cable.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

6. Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable from the stud bolt.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

7. Remove the bolts, the stud bolt and the starter.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.