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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

STARTER MOTOR

Exploded View

REMOVAL

STR-15 Exploded View:






DISASSEMBLY

STR-16 Exploded View:






Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove road wheel and tire (Front LH), using power tools.




4. Disconnect steering lower joint (1), then remove it.
5. Remove engine mounting insulator (LH) mounting nut (Lower).
6. Jack up the engine front side to create clearance for removing starter motor.
7. Remove "B" terminal nut (A).




8. Disconnect "S" connector (A).
9. Remove starter motor mounting bolts (B), using power tools.




10. Remove starter motor (1) from the side of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten "B" terminal nut carefully.