Starter Replacement LP4/L21 Manual

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Negative Battery Cable in Battery Replacement .



2. Remove the heat shield if the vehicle is equipped with a heat shield.
3. Remove the starter ground cables from the starter if the starter is equipped with starter ground cables.



4. Remove the electrical connectors from the starter motor.



5. Remove the starter motor bolts.
6. Remove the starter motor from the engine.
7. Clean the following components:

•	The starter motor solenoid terminals

•	The electrical connector terminals

8. Inspect the starter ring gear teeth for wear and damage.

Replace any worn parts.

1. Install the starter motor to the engine.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).




3. Install the electrical connectors to the starter motor.

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Use the following procedure in order to install the starter ground cables to the starter if the starter is equipped with starter ground cables:

4.1.	Clean the starter grounding area.

4.2.	Coat the starter grounding area with a copper-impregnated ground sealer.

4.3.	Install the following components to the ground stud on the starter motor end frame:

•	The starter motor ground cable

•	The engine harness ground wire

•

A nut

4.4.	Install the starter ground cable to the stud on the field frame.

Hold the hex-shaped base of the ground stud while tightening the nut.

4.5.	Install the overcrank protection wire harness.




5. Install the heat shield if the vehicle is equipped with a heat shield.

Use the heat shield bolt in order to secure the heat shield.

Tighten
Tighten the heat shield bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

6. Connect the negative battery cable.Refer to Battery Replacement .

Starter Replacement LP4/L21 Automatic

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .



2. Remove the heat shield if the vehicle is equipped with a heat shield.
3. Remove the starter ground cables from the starter if the starter is equipped with starter ground cables.
4. Remove the electrical connectors from the starter motor.



5. Remove the starter motor bolts (3).
6. Remove the starter motor from the engine.
7. Clean the following components:

•	The starter motor solenoid terminals

•	The electrical connector terminals

8. Inspect the starter ring gear teeth for wear and damage.

1. Install the starter motor to the engine.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the starter motor bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor bolt to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

3. Install the electrical connectors to the starter motor.

Tighten

•	Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

•	Tighten the starter solenoid nut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

4. Use the following procedure in order to install the starter ground cables to the starter if the starter is equipped with starter ground cables:

4.1.	Clean the starter grounding area.

4.2.	Coat the starter grounding area with a copper-impregnated ground sealer.

4.3.	Install the following components to the ground stud on the starter motor end frame:

•	The starter motor ground cable

•	The engine harness ground wire

•

A nut

4.4.	Install the starter ground cable to the stud on the field frame.

Hold the hex-shaped base of the ground stud while tightening the nut.

4.5.	Install the overcrank protection wire harness.




5. Install the heat shield if the vehicle is equipped with a heat shield.

Use the heat shield bolt in order to secure the heat shield.

Tighten
Tighten the heat shield bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Starter Replacement LG5

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .
2. Remove the starter ground cables from the starter if the starter is equipped with starter ground cables.



3. Remove the electrical connectors from the starter motor.



4. Remove the starter motor bolts.
5. Remove the starter motor from the engine.
6. Clean the following components:

•	The starter motor solenoid terminals

•	The electrical connector terminals

7. Inspect the starter ring gear teeth for wear and damage.

Replace any worn parts.

1. Install the starter motor to the engine.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).




3. Install the electrical connectors to the starter motor.

Tighten

•	Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

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

4. Use the following procedure in order to install the starter ground cables to the starter if the starter is equipped with starter ground cables:

4.1.	Clean the starter grounding area.

4.2.	Coat the starter grounding area with a copper-impregnated ground sealer.

4.3.	Install the following components to the ground stud on the starter motor end frame:

•	The starter motor ground cable

•	The engine harness ground wire

•

A nut

4.4.	Install the starter ground cable to the stud on the field frame.

Hold the hex-shaped base of the ground stud while tightening the nut.

4.5.	Install the overcrank protection wire harness.

5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .