Starter Motor — 3.5L GTDI

Removal and Installation

 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.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12 .

4. • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

6. 1. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
   2. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

7. • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

8. NOTE: Inspect the starter drive gear and the flexplate ring gear. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection .

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.