Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal nut and S-terminal eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Remove the starter solenoid B-terminal nut and B-terminal eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Remove the starter motor ground cable nut and cable eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Remove the bolts, the stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.