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 JACKING & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and the starter motor solenoid wire harness terminal cover.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- 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 Nm (177 lb-in).
- 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 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower stud bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.