Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: This vehicle uses the PG260 F1 starter motor. The starter motor is serviced only as a complete unit.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove radiator air baffle assembly.




4. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.
5. Remove the starter motor S terminal nut and electrical lead.
6. Remove the torque converter cover.




7. Remove the starter motor bolts.
8. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the starter motor.
2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten the starter motor bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the torque converter cover.




4. Install the starter motor S terminal electrical lead and nut.

Tighten the starter motor solenoid S terminal nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

5. Install the starter motor BAT terminal electrical leads and nut.

Tighten the starter motor solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Install radiator air baffle assembly.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.