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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter, removing and installing

Disconnect battery ground strap

1 - terminal 30 (wiring from battery to starter and starter to alternator)
2 - terminal 50 (to ignition/starter switch)

- detach wiring

- remove starter mounting screws on engine/transmission
- remove upper bolt on starter by guiding 10 mm Allen socket with extension and flex fitting through opening on transmission housing over final drive

Note:

For clarity, illustration shows transmission removed.

- remove bolt on starter and take out starter

Starter installation

- reverse of removal procedure
- torque mounting bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

Caution:

It is important that all wiring be connected with proper polarity, otherwise serious engine damage could occur.

Power and Ground Distribution > < Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder|Service and Repair