Powertrain
Starter Motor
In this manual: Powertrain
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 8
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W704141 | Starter solenoid wire nut |
| 2 | W701596 | Starter solenoid battery cable nut |
| 3 | 14a280 | Starter motor solenoid wire harness terminal cover |
| 4 | 13a506 | Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch wire harness retainer (part of 12C508) |
| 5 | W520101 | Power steering tube bracket nut |
| 6 | — | Power steering tube bracket (part of 3A719) |
| 7 | W701073 | Starter motor bolt |
| 8 | W706194 | Starter motor stud bolt |
| 9 | 11000 | Starter motor |
Removal and Installation
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 Section 100-02.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
- Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 N·m.
- Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and the starter motor solenoid wire harness terminal cover.
- To install, tighten to 12 N·m.
- Detach the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch wire harness retainer from the starter stud bolt.
- Remove the power steering tube bracket nut and position the power steering tube and bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 20 N·m.
- Remove the upper bolt, the lower stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, first install the upper bolt and lower stud bolt finger-tight.
- Tighten the upper bolt to 35 N·m.
- Tighten the lower stud bolt to 35 N·m.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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