FAQ for Starter Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the starter motor solenoid S terminal nut?
A:
The recommended torque is 3 N.m (27 LB IN).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the starter motor?
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You should disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable and remove the following parts: the starter motor BAT terminal nut, the electrical leads, the starter motor S terminal nut, the torque converter cover, and the starter motor.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What starter motor components should be inspected and tested?
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You should inspect and test the drive pinion, the solenoid hold-in windings, and the solenoid pull-in windings.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when inspecting the drive pinion?
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You should be careful not to clean the starter motor parts in a degreasing tank. Soaking parts will dissolve the permanent lubrication and may damage the electrical insulation.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to check the clearance of the starter pinion?
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You should disconnect the starter motor field and insulate the starter motor field lead. Next, you should connect the ground (negative) battery lead and a 12 V battery lead. Then, you should push the pinion back toward the commutator end, and measure the distance between the pinion and the pinion stop collar. Finally, you should disconnect the ground (negative) lead and replace the starter motor when the clearance is outside the specifications.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the starter motor solenoid BAT terminal nut?
A:
The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to inspect the solenoid hold-in windings and the pull-in windings?
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You should grand the solenoid motor terminal, adjust the voltage to 10 V and note the ammeter reading. The starter motor reading must be 30-50 A.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to install the starter motor?
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You should install the starter motor, the torque converter cover, the starter motor S terminal electrical nut, the starter motor BAT terminal electrical nut, and the battery ground (negative) cable.
By BobGM Specialist
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