Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 4.0L SOHC









Removal

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. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.

4. Remove the 2 starter solenoid terminal nuts and position aside the wires.

5. Remove the 2 bolts and the starter motor.

Installation

1. NOTE: To make sure of correct starter installation, the upper bolt must be tightened first.

NOTE: Clean the starter motor mounting flange and mating surface of the starter motor to make sure there is a correct ground connection.

Position the starter motor and install the 2 bolts finger-tight.

- Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

- Tighten the lower bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

2. Install the wires and the 2 starter solenoid terminal nuts.
- Tighten the starter solenoid B+ terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

- Tighten the starter solenoid S-terminal nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

3. Install the starter solenoid terminal cover.

4. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.