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M52, With Manual Transmission From 9/95, S52





Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (M52, manual transmission from 9/95, S52)

Note instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to Service Precautions. Technician Safety Information

- Disconnect battery ground wire and mask it.






- Loosen the screws; remove the reinforcing pipe.






- Remove cover (1) from fuel lines.






- Unclip fuel lines (2) and line for reversing light (3) from bracket.






- Unfasten nuts and remove cable.

Installation:
Note line routing.
Tightening torque, refer to chart below

- Unfasten screws from top and bottom of starter motor.






If installed:
- Unfasten nut (1) on support and remove starter.






Installation:

- Check starter pinion and starter crown gear for damage.
- Dismantling and reassembling starter motor, refer to Disassembling and Assembling Starter Motor Disassembling and Assembling Starter Motor

Component Torque Chart

Starter And Mounting Parts:




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