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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.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
4. Remove the B terminal nut and disconnect the cable.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

5. Remove the S terminal nut and disconnect the cable.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

6. Remove the nut and position the ground cable aside.
7. Remove the bolt, the stud bolt and the starter.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fastener.