Starter Motor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable and the wiring harness from the starter.




4. Remove the starter mounting bolts and washers (with the shims, it equipped).
5. Remove the starter.




6. Note the position of the snap-on shield and then remove the shield as necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.




1. Install the starter mounting bolts and washers, through the starter to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the starter mounting bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).




2. Install the wiring harness and the battery positive cable to the starter.

Tighten
- Tighten the battery cable to the solenoid to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the ignition switch wires to the solenoid to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




3. Install the snap-on starter shield as necessary. Ensure that the shield is aligned properly.
4. Remove the stands and lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.