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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: When carrying out maintenance on the starting system be aware that the heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure the protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the terminal cover.
  4. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor B-terminal eyelet.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the nut and disconnect starter motor S-terminal eyelet.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  6. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor ground cable eyelet.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  7. Remove the bolt, the stud bolt and the starter motor.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    8. NOTE: Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fastener.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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