Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
Starter Solenoid: Service and Repair
SD255
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Starter motor from engine.
2. Starter solenoid field terminal bolt/screw.
3. Starter solenoid to starter motor bolts/screws.
4. Rotate the solenoid 90 degrees and pull the solenoid out of the starter.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTE: Refer to Service Precautions.
NOTE: Use only GM P/N 10477431 grease to lubricate solenoid core. This grease is specially formulated to aid plunger movement and dampen
vibration of plunger as engine runs. Other greases may eventually degrade and prevent proper plunger movement, causing starter failure.
1. Lubricate the solenoid core. Apply one complete packet (1 gram) of GM P/N 10477431 grease evenly around inside edge of solenoid core. Apply
all grease thickly to the first 13 mm (0.5 inch) inside the edge of the core. Plunger movement will distribute grease properly. Avoid getting dirt or
other contamination in grease before installing solenoid to starter.
2. Solenoid over the plunger by compressing the spring and aligning the solenoid motor field terminal with the field lead on the starter.
3. Starter solenoid to starter motor bolts/screws.
Tighten
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Bolts/screws to 6.5 N.m (58 lb. in.).
4. Starter motor solenoid to field terminal bolt/screw.
Tighten
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Bolt-screw to 7.3 N.m (65 lb. in.).
5. Starter motor to engine.