Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Turn the ignition OFF.

IMPORTANT: Record all pre-set radio stations.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

3. Remove the B+ battery cable nut at the starter.
4. Remove the S-terminal nut.
5. Remove the lower starter assembly to engine block bolt.
6. Remove the upper starter assembly to engine block bolt.
7. Move the starter right, clearing the engine block, then left and out of the engine block (flywheel housing).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Guide the starter into the engine block (flywheel housing).
2. Install the starter mounting bolts.

Tighten the starter to engine bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

3. Install the B+ cable and nut.

Tighten the B+ cable to starter nut to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).

4. Install the S-terminal wire and nut.

Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 N.m (4 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

6. Reprogram the radio station.