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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: This vehicle uses the PG260F1 starter motor whish is serviced only as a complete unit.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
  2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Section 0A.
  3. Remove the electrical connections at the starter.

  4. Object Number: 163230  Size: SH
  5. Remove the torque converter cover.
  6. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.

  7. Object Number: 45668  Size: SH
  8. Remove the starter motor from the engine.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the starter motor to the engine.

  2. Object Number: 45668  Size: SH
  3. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 47  N·m (35   lb   ft).

  5. Install the torque converter cover.
  6. Install the electrical connections to the starter.

  7. Object Number: 163230  Size: SH
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10  N·m (89   lb   in).

  9. Tighten
    Tighten the starter solenoid S terminal nut to 3  N·m (27   lb   in).

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.