Starter Motor: Service and Repair

When removing starter, note if any shims are used between the starter and mounting surface. If shims are found, reinstall in original locations. If starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after engine start, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.




V6-262 DIESEL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable. On vehicles with heavy duty option there are two batteries.
2. Install suitable engine lifting equipment.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Remove left and center engine mount stud nuts, then the two front cradle mounting bolts and lower the cradle.
5. Remove flywheel cover.
6. Remove starter lower shield nut and starter flex shield.
7. Disconnect solenoid wires and battery cable from starter.
8. Remove starter mounting bolts and the starter from vehicle.
9. Reverse procedure to install.