Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (LNJ) (3.4L)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the starter.
4. Remove the starter solenoid nut (3).
5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) and the engine wiring harness terminal (1) from the starter solenoid.




6. Remove the torque converter cover bolt (2).
7. Remove the torque converter cover (1).




8. Remove the starter motor bolts (2, 3).
9. Remove the starter motor (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter motor (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the starter motor bolts (2, 3) and tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).




3. Install the torque converter cover (1).
4. Install the torque converter cover bolt (2) and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




5. Install the engine wiring harness terminal (1) and the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the starter solenoid.
6. Install the starter solenoid nut (3) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
7. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the starter.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).