Starter Motor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
Torque: M8 : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm) | M6 : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the engine underbody shield.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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- Remove the grounding cable bolt.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Remove the small starter motor solenoid wire connector nut.
  Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
- Remove the large starter motor solenoid wire connector nut and position the cables aside.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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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 .