Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
2. Disconnect starter cable from starter motor terminal.
3. Remove bolt attaching heat shield to cylinder block.
4. Remove starter attaching bolts, heat shield rear support bracket, transmission to cylinder block brace and the starter.

Installation

1. Position starter, bracket, brace and heat shield.
2. Install attaching bolts, torquing to 15-20 ft. lbs.
3. Install heat shield attaching bolt.
4. Tighten starter support bracket at cylinder block, then at starter.
5. Connect starter cable, lower vehicle and connect battery ground cable.