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Starter Motor - 3.7L Ti-VCT: Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. 1.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to Battery, Mounting and Cables .

  1. 2.

    Remove the ACL assembly. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

  1. 3.

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  1. 4.

    Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
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  1. 5.

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  1. 6.

    1. 1.

      Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

    1. 2.

      Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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  1. 7.

    Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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  1. 8.

    NOTE: Inspect the starter drive gear and the flexplate ring gear. Refer to Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection .
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