Starter Motor — 3.7L

Removal

 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

3. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.

4. Remove the 2 starter solenoid terminal nuts and position aside the wires.

5. If equipped, remove the nut and position the automatic transmission cooler tube bracket aside.

6. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.

Installation

1. NOTE: To make sure of correct starter installation, the upper bolt must be tightened first.

   NOTE: Clean the starter motor mounting flange and mating surface of the starter motor to make sure there is a correct ground connection.

   Position the starter motor and install the 2 stud bolts finger-tight.
   • Tighten the upper stud bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   • Tighten the lower stud bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

2. If equipped, position the automatic transmission cooler tube bracket and install the nut.
   • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

3. Install the wires and the 2 starter solenoid terminal nuts.
   • Tighten the starter solenoid B+ terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
   • Tighten the starter solenoid S-terminal nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

4. Install the starter solenoid terminal cover.

5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .