Starter Motor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
If equipped. Remove the retainers and the transmission housing cover.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
Torque

: 1. M8: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

2. M6: 71 lb.in (8 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 bolts and the starter motor.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 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 .