REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. |
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
Note. Vehicles are designed for starter mounting without shims. A single shim or double shims may have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition. Clearance shims .039" (1.0 mm) thick are available in 3 different shapes. When installing starter, any previously installed shims should be replaced in original location to ensure proper pinion to flywheel clearance.
Removal
Note. This vehicle uses the PG260 F1 starter motor. The starter motor is serviced only as a complete unit.
- Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Remove radiator air baffle assembly.
- Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads. Remove the starter motor S terminal nut and electrical lead. Remove the torque converter cover. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T article.
- Remove the starter motor bolts. (Scheme 1) Remove the starter motor.
Scheme 1
Installation
- Install the starter motor. Install the starter motor bolts. Tighten the starter motor bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-138801-S15135026942002042300000) .
- Install the torque converter cover. Install the starter motor S terminal electrical lead and nut.
- Tighten the starter motor solenoid S terminal nut to specification. Install the starter motor BAT terminal electrical leads and nut. Tighten the starter motor solenoid BAT terminal nut to specification.
- Install radiator air baffle assembly. Lower the vehicle. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.