End basic mechanic's tools to exchange the starter Engine.
The starter is an electrical Engine which uses battery competence to spin, thus set off, the engine. Damaging starter motors can be constant. But, remanufactured starter motors are gladly available and most do-it-yourself mechanics choose to simply transform, rather than repair, a dangerous starter Engine. Starter motor replacement is among the easier jobs for the amateur and requires no specialized tools or skills beyond the basic mechanic's baggage place and Accoutrement to safely stand and collar the vehicle.
Instructions
Removal
1. Position the replacement starter and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts securely.6. Connect the wiring to the starter motor.7.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector(s) at the starter Engine.
4. Remove the starter mounting bolts and lower the starter from the vehicle.
Installation
5. Loosen the colorless battery cable clamp and disconnect the cable.2. Operate the parking brake. Hoist the front of the vehicle with a jack, then secure it on jack stands.
Connect the negative battery cable and start the vehicle.
8. Listen for excessive noise during starter motor engagement. Noise may include scraping, squealing or whining sounds. If noise occurs, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, support the vehicle with a jack, remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground.
9. Remove the starter motor if excessive noise occurs when starting the vehicle. Add metal shims (included with replacement starter) to adjust the alignment of the starter motor and tighten the starter mounting bolts securely. Start the engine and listen for noise. Re-adjust the starter alignment, as needed, until satisfactory operation occurs; then support the vehicle with a jack, remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground.
