Aviator | 2020-2023 | Base, Black Label, Black Label Grand Touring, Grand Touring, Livery, Reserve | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
Q: How to service the starter motor on Lincoln MKZ?
A: The service process for a starter motor starts by disconnecting the battery ground cable at the battery for safety from hazardous tool contact at the starter motor battery terminal that could lead to burns. Start your procedure by stripping the battery tray followed by separating the wire harness pin-type retainer of the starter motor. Tighten the starter motor solenoid wire nut to a value of 5 Nm (44 lb-in) before reattaching it and set the wire aside. Set the cover of the starter motor solenoid terminal battery cable aside before removing its battery cable nut and setting the cable aside. Reinstall this cable with 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque. Detach the two starter motor bolts before removing the motor itself and reinstall using torques of 27 Nm (20 lb-ft). The installation process ends with the reverse procedure.
Q: What precautions should be taken when servicing the starter motor on Lincoln Aviator?
A: It is essential to exercise care when servicing the starter motor because the heavy gauge leads directly connect to the battery while protective caps need replacement after maintenance. The first step includes disconnecting the battery ground cable followed by proper positioning of the vehicle in neutral on a hoist. Follow the ordered sequence to remove the components. Use the opposite steps used during removal for installing the starter.
Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on Lincoln Navigator?
A: The first step for fixing and servicing the starter motor requires neutral gear selection of the vehicle while it rests on a hoist. The battery ground cable needs disconnecting because electrical shorts may result in burns. Start by eliminating the starter terminal cover before unfastening the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection with a nut removal followed by the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection detachment. First disconnect the starter battery ground cable nut before extracting the two bolts which hold the starter motor together with the stud bolt. Start by installing the starter then thread the two bolts and the stud bolt in sequence: first secure them by hand, second torque the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) and finally tighten the lower bolt along with the stud bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Install the nut onto the ground cable stud then tighten it to reach 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Use a nut to connect the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection and tighten it to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). The procedure ends with attaching the solenoid S-terminal electrical wiring and tightening its nut followed by replacement and securing of the starter terminal cover at 6 Nm (53 lb-in). Finish the process by reestablishing the battery ground cable.