Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) (3.6L)

Removal Procedure

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Top Post) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RHD) (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the starter solenoid electrical connector from the starter.




4. Remove the starter terminal nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.




5. Remove the starter motor bolts.
6. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter motor.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




3. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Install the electrical connector to the starter solenoid.