Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter, Removing and Installing


WARNING!
Before working on electrical system, disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.


NOTE:
- Obtain radio code before disconnecting battery.
- Be sure to activate vehicle features (radio, clock, electric window regulator, engine) when the battery is re-connected.


Vehicles with 8-cylinder engine

Removing







- Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).







- Unbolt line retainer -2- at engine mount.
- Disconnect electrical connector -1- on engine mount.







- Unbolt Ground (GND) wire (arrow).







- Remove bolt (arrow) at starter bracket.
- Unbolt line for terminal B+.
- Disconnect harness connector for terminal 50.







- Remove retaining bolts (arrows) for starter.
- Remove the starter downward while turning to the right (clockwise).

Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal.

Tightening torques

Component Nm
Starter to engine 65
Terminal B+ to starter 16
Starter bracket to engine 10
Line retainer to engine mount 22