Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR







Removal and Installation

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.







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

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

7. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt and position the wiring harness aside.
8. Remove the starter motor bolt, stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.