3000GT AWD V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC Turbo (1991)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Automatic Transaxle
Fig. 4 Starter Replacement (Models W/Automatic Transmission)
1.
Place gear selector lever into N position.
2.
Raise and support vehicle.
3.
Drain transaxle oil and remove front and side undercovers.
4.
Remove battery and battery tray then the washer tank.
5.
Remove air cleaner cover and air intake hose.
6.
Disconnect transaxle control and speedometer cables.
7.
Disconnect oil cooler lines.
8.
Disconnect inhibitor and kickdown servo switches.
9.
Disconnect pulse generator and oil temperature sensor.
10.
Raise transaxle to release pressure on transaxle mount bracket using suitable jack stand then disconnect transaxle mount.
11.
Loosen tie rod end nut then disconnect tie rod from knuckle using steering linkage puller tool No. MB991113-01 or equivalent. Ensure that tie
cord of tool is tied off correctly.
12.
Repeat step 11 on lower ball joint.
13.
With transaxle properly supported, remove righthand crossmember, Fig. 4.
14.
Remove starter electrical connections then remove starter assembly.
15.
Reverse to install, noting the following:
a. Torque starter bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
b. Torque righthand crossmember bolts to 43-51 ft. lbs.
c. Torque lower ball joint nut to 43-52 ft. lbs. and tie rod end nut to 22 ft. lbs.
d. Torque transaxle mount bracket bolts to 51 ft. lbs.
