Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




3. Remove the starter motor solenoid positive terminal nut and electrical wires.
4. Remove the starter motor solenoid S terminal nut and electrical wire.




5. Remove the torque converter cover bolt (2).
6. Remove the torque converter cover (1).




7. Remove the starter motor bolts (2, 3).
8. Remove the starter motor (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter motor (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the starter motor bolts (2, 3).

Tighten the starter motor bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).




3. Install the torque converter cover (1).
4. Install the torque converter cover bolt (2).

Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




5. Install the starter motor solenoid S terminal electrical wire and nut.

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

6. Install the starter motor solenoid positive terminal electrical wires and nut.

Tighten the solenoid positive terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the battery negative cable to the battery.