93 taurus - installing starter
brotherprey
03-13-2007, 12:43 PM
I am not very mechanically inclined, but if told how to do something I can. My starter went and I have the replacement, need to know exactly what needs to be done to put the new one on. I have jacked the car up and found the wires and where the starter goes, I have the battery disconnected. I found two bolts that went to it, one has a nut that moves and one that is stationary. Now what? Hopefully someone can walk me through this, I live way out in the country and the guy that took it off is no where to be found and I need to get my car running again.
Mike
Mike
TaurusKing
03-13-2007, 08:10 PM
Here's some re-installation help out of the book:
Installation
1. Position starter motor to engine and install upper and lower bolts finger-tight.
2. Tighten the upper bolt to 20-27 N-m (15-20 lb-ft).
3. Tighten the lower bolt to 20-27 N-m (15-20 lb-ft).
4. Connect starter solenoid connector. Be careful to push straight on and make sure connector locks in position with a notable click or detent.
5. Install starter cable nut to starter terminal. Tighten to 9-14 N-m (80-124 lb-in).
6. Replace red solenoid safety cap.
7. Lower vehicle to floor.
8. Connect negative battery ground cable.
Installation
1. Position starter motor to engine and install upper and lower bolts finger-tight.
2. Tighten the upper bolt to 20-27 N-m (15-20 lb-ft).
3. Tighten the lower bolt to 20-27 N-m (15-20 lb-ft).
4. Connect starter solenoid connector. Be careful to push straight on and make sure connector locks in position with a notable click or detent.
5. Install starter cable nut to starter terminal. Tighten to 9-14 N-m (80-124 lb-in).
6. Replace red solenoid safety cap.
7. Lower vehicle to floor.
8. Connect negative battery ground cable.
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