Starter Removal, Installation, and Performance Test
1. Battery Terminal - Disconnect


2. Vehicle - Lift


3. Intake Manifold Bracket - Remove

Remove the intake manifold bracket.


4. Positive Starter Cable and S Terminal Connector - Disconnect


1.
Remove the harness clamp (A).

2.
Disconnect the positive starter cable (B) and the S terminal connector (C).

5. Starter - Remove

Remove the starter.


1. Starter Performance - Test


1.
Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.

2.
Make the connections for this test using the thickest (gauge) wire possible (preferably the same gauge as used on the vehicle).

NOTE: To avoid damaging the starter, never leave the battery connected for more than 5 seconds.

3.
Connect the battery as shown, and check for continuity between the B terminal and the starter body. If there is continuity, it is working properly.





4.
Disconnect the battery from the starter body, and check for continuity between the B terminal and the starter body. If there is no continuity, it is working properly.






5.
Connect the starter to the battery as shown, and confirm that the motor runs.

6.
If the electric current meets the specification when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V, the starter is working properly.

Specification
Electric Current: 80 A or less

1. Starter - Install


1.
Install the starter, then loosely install the upper mounting bolt (A) and the lower mounting bolt (B).

2.
Tighten the upper mounting bolt, then tighten the lower mounting bolt.

2. Positive Starter Cable and S Terminal Connector - Connect


1.
Connect the positive starter cable (A) and the S terminal connector (B). Make sure the starter cable crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the starter when you connect it.

2.
Install the harness clamp (C).

3. Intake Manifold Bracket - Install

Install the intake manifold bracket.


4. Battery Terminal - Connect


5. Starter After Install - Check

Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.