Ford — Starter Motor - Removal
Repair & overhaul
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure protective caps are in place when maintenance is complete. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- The heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is electrically hot at all times.
- Be sure to disconnect battery negative cable before servicing starter.
- Avoid touching hot exhaust components when working in area of the starter.
Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle or equipment.
- Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover (11N087).
- Disconnect the starter motor electrical connections: remove the two nuts, remove the battery cable, remove the starter solenoid wire.
- Remove the nut and the starter motor ground cable when equipped.
- Remove the bolt and nut.
- Remove the starter motor.
Specs & values
- Mounting Bolt 20.3-27 Nm (15-20 Amazon eBay FridayParts $130.18 Lb-Ft)
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.