Grand AM V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
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Starter Motor: Service and Repair
STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The engine uses the PG260M starter motor. This starter motor is serviced as a unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the flywheel inspection cover bolts.
4. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
5. Remove the electrical connections from the starter motor.
6. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Before installing the starter motor to the engine, tighten the nut next to the cap on the solenoid BAT terminal. If this terminal is not tight in
the solenoid cap, the cap may be damaged during installation of electrical connections and cause the starter motor to fail later.