Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor

Renew


Disconnect battery earth lead
Raise the vehicle on a "four post" ramp.

Carry out the following operations to allow access to the starter motor:

Remove right-hand side downpipe catalytic converter, refer to Powertrain Management - Emission Control Systems - Catalytic Converter - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair

Remove sealing olives,
Remove steering rack heat shield.
Remove the right-hand side oxygen sensor, refer to Powertrain Management - Computers and Control Systems - Oxygen Sensor - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair

Reposition starter main terminal post rubber boot. This will allow access to main starter terminal securing nut.
Remove main starter terminal securing nut and disconnect leads from terminal.
Remove starter motor solenoid energizing lead securing screw.
Displace the lead from the solenoid.
Remove starter motor securing bolts.
Displace starter motor.

Note: Prior to fitting a new starter motor ensure the relevant mating faces and components are clean.

Fitting a new starter is a reversal of the removal procedure.
Ensure fixings/fastenings are torque tightened to the specified tolerances.
Starter motor mounting bolts torque: 24-31 ft lbs

Reconnect the batter earth lead.