Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (LUK)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Reposition the secondary air injection pump, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement Service and Repair.

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.




4. Disconnect the engine harness connector (1) from the starter.

5. Remove the starter solenoid fastener (2) and the battery positive terminal (3) from the starter.




6. Remove the starter fasteners (1).

7. Remove the starter (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the starter (2) to the engine.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the starter mounting fasteners (1) and tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).




3. Install the positive battery cable terminal (3) to the starter. Ensure that the anti-rotational tab is correctly located into the indexing slot.

4. Install the starter solenoid terminal fastener (2) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

5. Connect the engine harness connector (1) to the starter.

6. Install the secondary air injection pump, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement Service and Repair.

7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.