Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on Ford Explorer?
A: Begin starter motor servicing and repairs when the vehicle remains in NEUTRAL position on top of a hoist. Frequent the battery ground cable before proceeding to disconnect it for electric safety purposes. First remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover before taking out the B terminal nut to disconnect its cable while torquing it to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) upon installation. Begin by taking off the S terminal nut from the cable then disconnecting it so you apply torque of 6 Nm (53 lb-in) when installing it. Following this step the ground cable securing nut must be removed before the cable is placed aside. The bolt and stud bolt together with the starter motor must be taken apart for installation by following the torque specifications of 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). People should follow the opposite installation procedure to remove the hardware and should begin tightening the upper bolt earlier during reinstallation than the lower fastener.
Q: What precautions should be taken when servicing the starter motor on Ford Focus?
A: Service the starter motor carefully because the heavy gauge battery input lead over the starter solenoid will always maintain electrical charges until the protective covering has been put back after servicing. Be mindful to stay away from exhaust components which might be hot to the touch. The first step should involve disconnecting the battery ground cable. Position the vehicle with NEUTRAL selected on a hoist. You should disconnect the wiring after removing the terminating nuts. Remove the poser steering pressure line bracket nuts which secure the stud bolts before proceeding to unscrew the bolts of the starter motor. Installation of the starter motor requires you to follow the opposite sequence of disassembly steps.
Q: How to service the starter motor on a 2.3L engine on Ford Fusion?
A: The 2.3L starter motor service should begin with the vehicle placed in NEUTRAL position on a hoist. The vehicle safety relies on disconnecting the battery ground cable because it lowers electrical hazards. Under different circumstances it is required to take out the 7 screws which secure the underbody cover. The starter motor solenoid wire connector should be removed while setting the wire aside but remember to tighten it to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) torque during reinstallation. Put aside the starter motor solenoid battery cable terminal cover before unthreading the battery cable nut and placing the cable safely out of the way by tightening it to 12 Nm (106 lb-in). Starting the procedure requires the disconnection of the wiring harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt along with placing the wiring harness in a safe location. Proceed to remove the starter motor bolt, stud bolt and starter motor but ensure proper torque tightening of 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) when realigning the bolts. To finish the process follow the reverse steps of the removal sequence.