Starter Motor Replacement

Fig. 4 - Flywheel To Pinion Clearance Check:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Important: This vehicle was designed for starter mounting without shims. However if single shims (13) or double shims (14) have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition, they should be reinstalled in their original location to ensure proper pinion-to-flywheel engagement.

CAUTION: Refer to "Service Precautions".

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
3. Oxidation catalytic converter.
4. Starter motor bolts/screws (16).
5. Electrical leads from starter motor (15).
^ Note position of wires before disconnecting.
6. Starter motor (15) from engine.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Refer to "Service Precautions".

1. Electrical leads to starter motor (15).
Tighten
^ Starter solenoid "BAT" terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb. in.).
^ Starter solenoid "S" terminal nut to 2 N.m (18 lb. in.).
2. Starter motor (15) to engine.
3. Starter motor bolts/screws (16).
Tighten
^ Starter motor bolts/screws (16) to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft).
Measure
^ Pinion-to-flywheel clearance. Add shims (13 or 14) if necessary.
4. Oxidation catalytic converter.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Negative battery cable.
Tighten
^ Negative battery cable to 15 N.m (11 lb. ft.).