Starter Replacement V8
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to
Intake Manifold Replacement.
- Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (1) from the starter.
- Remove the "S" terminal nut (2) from the starter.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable from the starter.
- Remove the starter motor bolts.
- Remove the starter motor.
Installation Procedure
- Install the starter motor.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Important: Ensure that the large terminal locator tab is placed into the starter solenoid retention slot.
- Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.
- Install the "S" terminal nut (2) to the starter.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Install the "BAT" terminal nut (1) to the starter.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to
Intake Manifold Replacement.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Starter Replacement RPO L26
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the transmission brace. Refer to
Transmission Brace Replacement
.
- Remove the transaxle converter cover bolt (1).
- Remove the transaxle converter cover (2).
- Remove the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut.
- Remove the engine harness terminal (3) from the starter.
- Remove the starter solenoid "BAT" terminal nut (3).
- Remove the starter cable terminal (4) from the starter.
- Remove the starter motor bolts.
- Remove the starter motor.
Installation Procedure
- Position the starter motor to the engine.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).
- Install the starter cable terminal (4) to the starter.
- Install the starter solenoid "BAT" terminal nut (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the engine harness terminal (3) to the starter.
- Install the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 2.3 N·m (20.5 lb in).
- Install the transaxle converter cover (2).
- Install the transaxle converter cover bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 7.5 N·m (66 lb in).
- Install the transmission brace. Refer to
Transmission Brace Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.