Starter Replacement L61

Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove the B+ battery cable nut at the starter.
4. Remove the S-terminal nut.



5. Remove the lower starter assembly to engine block bolt.
6. Remove the upper starter assembly to engine block bolt.
7. Move the starter right, clearing the engine block, then left and out of the engine block (flywheel housing).

1. Guide the starter into the engine block (flywheel housing).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the starter mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter to engine bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

3. Install the B+ cable and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the B+ cable to starter nut to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).

4. Install the S-terminal wire and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 N·m (4 lb ft).

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

Starter Replacement LX9

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Raise vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the flywheel inspection cover bolts.
4. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.



5. Remove the electrical connections from the starter motor.



6. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor.

Notice: Before installing the starter motor to the engine, tighten the nut next to the cap on the solenoid BAT terminal. If this terminal is not tight in the solenoid cap, the cap may be damaged during installation of electrical connections and cause the starter motor to fail later.




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 mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).




3. Install the electrical connection to the battery terminal on the solenoid.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

4. Install the electrical connections to the S terminal on the solenoid.

Tighten
Tighten solenoid S terminal nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

5. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
6. Install the flywheel inspection cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the flywheel inspection cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

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