Starter Motor: Removal

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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.

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

With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

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Disconnect the electrical connectors and position the wiring harness aside.

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Remove the starter motor cable cover.

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1. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid battery cable.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid control wire.
  Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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1. Remove the bolt.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Remove the bolts and the starter motor.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Inspect the starter motor drive gear and flywheel ring gear. Refer to: Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection .