Powertrain

Starter Motor

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
0102030405054N·mlb·ft
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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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
  3. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
    • To install, tighten to 5 N·m.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and the starter motor solenoid wire harness terminal cover.
    • To install, tighten to 12 N·m.
  5. Detach the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch wire harness retainer from the starter stud bolt.
  6. Remove the power steering tube bracket nut and position the power steering tube and bracket aside.
    • To install, tighten to 20 N·m.
  7. 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.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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