Starter Motor: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector. Remove the bolt and then remove the MAP sensor.
Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

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Detach the wire harness retainers and the hose retainer.

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If equipped, Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector. Remove the bolts, then position the oil filter adapter and oil cooler assembly aside.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Remove and discard the oil filter adapter gasket.

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Detach the wire harness retainer.

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Remove the starter motor bracket retaining nuts and the remove the starter motor bracket.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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1. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and then disconnect the starter motor solenoid battery cable.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
2. Remove the starter motor solenoid control wire nut and then disconnect the starter motor solenoid control wire.
  Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Remove the starter motor studbolts and then remove the starter motor.
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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Inspect the starter motor drive gear and the flexplate or flywheel ring gear. Refer to: Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection .