Starter Motor - 4.6L (3V): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the starter motor and install the 3 bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 2 lower bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the wires and the 2 starter solenoid terminal nuts.
- Tighten the starter solenoid B+ terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Tighten the starter solenoid S-terminal nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Install the starter solenoid terminal cover.
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
NOTE:
To make sure of correct starter installation, the upper bolt must be tightened first.
NOTE:
Clean the starter motor mounting flange and mating surface of the starter motor to make sure there is a correct ground connection.