Starter Motor: Removal
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Health and Safety Precautions
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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 .
- Remove the underbody shield retainers and then remove the underbody shield.
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- Remove the battery positive cable retaining nut and then disconnect the battery positive cable at the starter motor.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- Remove the starter motor control wire retaining nut and then disconnect the starter motor control wire at the starter motor.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
- Remove the battery positive cable retaining nut and then disconnect the battery positive cable at the starter motor.
- Remove the ground cable retaining nut and then disconnect the ground cable.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
- Remove the starter motor retaining studbolts and then remove the starter motor.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
- Inspect the starter motor drive gear and the flexplate or flywheel ring gear. Refer to: Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection .