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Starter Replacement LNJ

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1868581  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the starter.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid nut (3).
  5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) and the engine wiring harness terminal (1) from the starter solenoid.

  6. Object Number: 1313339  Size: SH
  7. Remove the torque converter cover bolt (2).
  8. Remove the torque converter cover (1).

  9. Object Number: 1313340  Size: SH
  10. Remove the starter motor bolts (2, 3).
  11. Remove the starter motor (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1313340  Size: SH
  1. Install the starter motor (1).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the starter motor bolts (2, 3).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1313339  Size: SH
  5. Install the torque converter cover (1).
  6. Install the torque converter cover bolt (2).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1868581  Size: SH
  8. Install the engine wiring harness terminal (1) and the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the starter solenoid.
  9. Install the starter solenoid nut (3).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  11. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the starter.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Install the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Starter Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1916167  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Remove the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).
  5. Remove the generator wiring lead (6) from the starter solenoid.
  6. Remove the positive battery cable lead from the starter solenoid.

  7. Object Number: 1916599  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the starter.

  9. Object Number: 1394040  Size: SH
  10. Remove the starter bolts and starter.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1394040  Size: SH
  1. Position the starter motor in the engine block.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the starter bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1916599  Size: SH
  5. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the starter.

  6. Object Number: 1916167  Size: SH
  7. Install the positive battery cable lead to the starter solenoid.
  8. Install the generator wiring lead (6) to the starter solenoid.
  9. Install the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  11. Install the front catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .