Tracker 2WD L4-2.0L VIN C (1999)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Starter Motor Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner hose.
3. Disconnect the starter solenoid electrical connector.
4. Remove the retaining nut and positive battery cable (3) from the starter solenoid.
5. The starter motor on manual transmission equipped vehicles are secured with 2 bolts. The starter motor on automatic transmission equipped
vehicles are secured with a lower bolt and an upper nut and bolt. Remove the upper mounting bolt (1) and the negative battery cable from the
starter motor assembly.
6. Remove the lower mounting bolt (1) and the starter motor assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the starter motor assembly to the vehicle.
2. Install the lower mounting bolt.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the upper mounting bolt and the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the starter motor assembly mounting bolts (1) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
4. Connect the positive battery cable (3) to the starter solenoid. Secure with one nut.