For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Record the preset radio stations.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the 2 starter solenoid harness connector attachment nuts.
- Remove the lower starter assembly to the engine block bolt.
- Remove the upper starter assembly to the engine block bolt.
- Move the starter right to clear the engine block, then left to remove the starter from the flywheel housing.
- Disconnect the CKP sensor harness connector.
- Remove the CKP sensor attachment bolt and the CKP sensor.
| • | Engine Harness Connection (1). |
| • | Battery Feed (2). |
| • | Starter Motor (3). |
| • | Starter Solenoid (4). |
Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the CKP sensor O-ring with clean engine oil.
- Install the CKP sensor in the engine block and attachment bolt.
- Connect the CKP sensor harness connector. Push in the connector until a click is heard, then pull back to confirm a positive engagement.
- Install the starter into the flywheel housing and align the bolt holes.
- Install the upper and lower starter assembly to the engine block bolts.
- Install the two starter solenoid harness connections and attachment nuts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Reset the clock to preset the radio stations.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the starter-to-engine bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
Tighten
| • | Tighten the starter solenoid harness nuts (large) to 9 N·m (80 lb in). |
| • | Tighten the starter solenoid harness nuts (small) to 3 N·m (27 lb in). |
Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
