Removal
| WARNING | Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. |
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-364035) .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-364088) .
- Remove the starter terminal cover and remove the nut and the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection.
- Remove the nut and the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection.
- Remove the nut and the starter battery ground cable from the stud.
- Remove the 2 bolts, the stud bolt and the starter motor.
Installation
- Position the starter and install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt in 3 stages. Stage 1: Install the 2 starter bolts and the stud bolt finger-tight. Stage 2: Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Stage 3: Tighten the lower bolt and stud bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Position the starter battery ground cable onto the stud and install the nut. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Connect the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection and install the nut. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Connect the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection and install the nut and the starter terminal cover. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-364088) .