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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Starter And Studs

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Place the starter assembly in position using an assistant to prop up the starter to aid in screwing in the upper stud with the weld nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the starter mounting bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the starter-to-engine block mounting bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft) .
- Tighten the starter-to-engine transaxle mounting bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft) .

Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid, Nuts And Electrical Cable

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Position the starter electrical wire on the solenoid terminals and the ground wire on the lower stud.
Install the starter solenoid nuts and the ground wire nut.
Tighten:
- Tighten the starter solenoid terminal-to-battery cable terminal nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in) .
- Tighten the starter solenoid terminal-to-ignition solenoid terminal nut to 6 N.m (53 lb in) .
- Tighten the starter lower mounting stud ground wire nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in) .