Starter Motor
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Solenoid |
| 2 | Motor power connecting stud |
| 3 | Solenoid power connecting stud |
| 4 | Motor |
| 5 | Breather |
| 6 | Pinion gear |
The starter motor is attached to the cylinder block, at the joint between the transmission and the engine. The pinion gear of the starter motor protrudes through an aperture in the transmission housing, adjacent to the ring gear on the drive plate.
The starter motor has the motor located directly behind the pinion gear. The motor is geared directly to the pinion gear and is a pre-engaged type comprising a series wound motor and an over-running clutch.
The starter solenoid is connected to a power supply from the starter relay in the Engine Junction Box (EJB) 2, which is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). When the starter solenoid is energized it engages the pinion gear with the ring gear and simultaneously closes a switch to supply the motor with power from the starter fuse on the battery positive terminal.