Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- When carrying out underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provided over the terminal of this lead and must be reinstalled after servicing.
- When working in the area of the starter motor, be careful to avoid touching hot exhaust components.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.







3. Remove the terminal nuts and disconnect the wiring.







4. Remove the nuts and detach the power steering pressure line brackets from the stud bolts.







5. Remove the bolts and the starter motor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.