Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Upon removal of starter, note if any shims are used. If shims are used, they should be reinstalled in their original location during installation.
If starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.

1. Disconnect battery negative cable, then remove air cleaner.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove nut from brace at A/C compressor.
3. Remove nut from brace at engine and brace, then electrical connector from oil pressure sending unit.
4. Remove oil pressure sending unit, then oil filter.
5. Remove dust cover attaching bolts, then dust cover.
6. Remove starter attaching bolts, then lower starter.
7. Remove all electrical wiring from starter, then remove starter from vehicle.
8. Reverse procedure to install.