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Starting System - Service Information: Specifications Jeep Compass I

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SPECIFICATIONS - STARTER MOTOR

Engine ApplicationPower Rating* Cranking Amperage Draw Test
2.0, 2.4L1.2 Kilowatt / 1.6 Horsepower150 - 280 Amperes
* Test at operating temperature. Cold engine, tight (new) engine, or heavy oil will increase starter amperage draw. **The starter is equipped with permanent magnets. Never strike the starter case to attempt to loosen a sticking/stuck armature as permanent magnets may crack or break.

SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Starter Mounting Bolts5440
Starter Solenoid Battery Nut1090
Power Steering Lines6145

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: MOTOR - STARTER

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
  1. Remove air cleaner box and air tube.
  2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable
  3. Remove starter motor mounting bolt.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector at throttle body.
  5. Remove throttle body bolts and remove throttle body.
  6. Push starter under intake manifold.
  7. Tip starter nose toward cooling module.
  8. Pull starter up and out.
  9. Disconnect starter motor wiring.
  10. Remove starter motor from vehicle.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
  1. Connect starter motor wiring. Tighten battery cable nut to 10 N.m (90 in. lbs.).
  2. Install starter motor into vehicle lower engine compartment.
  3. Loose install starter into position.
  4. Install throttle body
  5. Install throttle body bracket.
  6. Install starter motor mounting bolts and tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  7. Connect throttle body electrical connector.
  8. Install air cleaner box and inlet tube.
  9. Connect battery negative cable.