Starter Motor - 5.8L (4V): Installation

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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.

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, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .