Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (1) from the starter.
4. Remove the "S" terminal nut (2) from the starter.
5. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the starter.





6. Remove the starter motor bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the starter motor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





Important: Ensure that the large terminal locator tab is placed into the starter solenoid retention slot.

3. Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.
4. Install the "S" terminal nut (2) to the starter.
Tighten the nut to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
5. Install the "BAT" terminal nut (1) to the starter.
Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
6. Install the intake manifold.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.