12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (M54)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Switch off ignition.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Disconnect battery negative lead from battery.

NOTE: Remove starter motor from below.

Unscrew nut (1).

Disconnect battery positive lead (2) from starter motor.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, reinforcement plate is now shown.

Do not remove reinforcement plate.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Positive Lead From Starter Motor

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque, (45 N.m).

Pull starter motor out of transmission mount and turn in order to facilitate access to control leads on starter motor.

Fig 2: Releasing Starter Motor Screws

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Detach control leads (2) from starter motor.

Remove starter motor.

Fig 3: Detaching Control Leads From Starter Motor

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Installation:

Check starter pinion and starter ring gear for damage.

Fig 4: View Of Starter Pinion And Starter Ring Gear

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