Starter replacement

100,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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How to replace starter?
Oct 19, 2019 at 6:43 AM
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Here are the official instructions:
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the pin-type retainer, 6 bolts and the LH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

4. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

5. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal cover and cables.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

6. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer and position aside the wiring harness.
7. Remove the ground strap nut and position aside the strap.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Oct 19, 2019 at 8:10 AM
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