Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR







Removal and Installation

WARNING: When carrying out maintenance on the starting system, be aware that the heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure the protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed.

1. Remove the battery tray.
2. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut and position the wire aside.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

3. Position the starter motor solenoid terminal battery cable cover aside.
4. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position aside the cable.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

5. Remove the 2 starter motor bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.