Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (LZ4)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the 3 transmission bracket bolts (1).
3. Remove the transmission bracket (2) from the vehicle.




4. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3).
5. Remove the battery positive cable terminal (2) and engine harness terminal (1) from the starter motor.




6. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connector (1).




7. Remove the starter motor bolts.
8. Remove the starter motor from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the starter motor to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Hand tighten all bolts before finalizing any torques.

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




3. Connect the starter motor electrical connector (1).




4. Install the engine harness terminal (1) and battery positive cable terminal (2) to the starter. Ensure that the battery positive cable terminal anti-rotation feature is aligned correctly.
5. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3) and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).




6. Position the transmission bracket (2) to the vehicle.
7. Install the 3 transmission bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).