Starter Motor
Applies to both SOHC and DOHC engines; the DOHC Turbo (our truck) has one extra pre-removal step below.
Removal notes
- DOHC Turbo models: the radiator overflow tank must be removed first, before starting the removal procedure.
Removal & installation
- Remove the intercooler bracket (DOHC only).
- Remove harness connections from the starter.
- Remove the two (2) starter attachment bolts and remove the starter.
- Install in reverse order.
Torque specifications
| Torque callout | N·m (kgf·m) | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| T=14 | (1.4) | 124 in-lb |
| T=30 | (3.1) | 22 ft-lb |
| T=30 | (3.1) | 22 ft-lb |
(verify printed p.157) — three torque callouts are legible on the source diagram, but the leader lines tying them to specific fasteners did not survive OCR as text. The two identical T=30 (3.1) values most likely correspond to the two starter attachment bolts called out in step 3 (same spec, one for each bolt), and T=14 (1.4) most likely corresponds to a harness terminal nut (e.g. the B-terminal battery cable connection) rather than a structural bolt — but this attribution is not confirmed and should not be relied on without checking the printed diagram.
