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Vauxhall Astra J11 · Engine
11 · Engine

Starter Replacement - 1.4L LDD, LUH, and LUJ (Engine Electrical)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Engine Electrical › Repair Instructions › Starter Replacement - 1.4L LDD, LUH, and LUJ
EngineStarter Replacement - 1.4L LDD, LUH, and LUJ

Starter Replacement (1.4L LDD, LUH, and LUJ)

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

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4. Remove the starter and generator positive cable nut (2).
5. Remove the starter and generator positive cable (1).
6. Remove the starter positive cable nut (3).
7. Remove the starter positive cable (4) from the starter.
8. Remove the starter ground cable nut (5).
9. Remove the ground cable (6).

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10. Remove the upper starter bolt (2) and the washer (1).
11. Remove the starter bolt stud (4) and the washer (5).
12. Remove the starter (3).

Installation Procedure


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1. Install the starter (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

2. Install the washer (5) and the starter bolt stud (4) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) .
3. Install the upper starter bolt (2) and the washer (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) .

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4. Install the ground cable (6).
5. Install the starter ground cable nut (5) and tighten to 12.5 N·m (111 lb in) .
6. Install the starter positive cable (4) to starter.
7. Install the starter positive cable nut (3) and tighten.
8. Install the starter and generator positive cable (1).
9. Remove the starter and generator positive cable nut (2) and tighten to 12.5 N·m (111 lb in) .
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
12. Close the hood.

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