Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor









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 terminal cover and remove the nut and the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

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

5. Remove the 3 bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Loosely install the 3 bolts.

- Tighten the upper bolt.

- Tighten the lower bolts.