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Starter Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

  3. Object Number: 887710  Size: SH
  4. Remove the starter solenoid electrical connector from the starter.

  5. Object Number: 887713  Size: SH
  6. Remove the starter terminal nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.

  7. Object Number: 887715  Size: SH
  8. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  9. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 887715  Size: SH
  1. Install the starter motor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 51N·m (38 lb ft).


    Object Number: 887713  Size: SH
  5. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the batter positive cable nut to 13N·m (115 lb in).


    Object Number: 887710  Size: SH
  7. Install the electrical connector to the starter solenoid.

Starter Replacement LH2

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1237944  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.
  4. Disconnect the wire (4) from the S terminal on the starter.

  5. Object Number: 54606  Size: SH
  6. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  7. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 54606  Size: SH
  1. Install the starter motor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the starter motor bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1237944  Size: SH
  5. Connect the wire (4) and nut to the S terminal on the starter.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  7. Connect the battery positive cable (4) and nut to the starter terminal.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.
  10. connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.