Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 2.5L









Removal and Installation

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

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

3. Remove the 5 bolts, the pin-type retainer (not shown) and the RH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





4. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

5. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal cover and cables.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

6. Remove the ground wire nut and position aside the ground wire.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

7. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.