Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on Mercury Mariner?
A: When servicing the starter motor, make sure that the vehicle is in neutral position on a hoist. Unscrew the battery ground cable, pull off and reconnect the starter solenoid wire nut at 5 Nm. Unscrew the cables, take off ground strap and tighten it to 25 Nm. Install starter motor bolts, and tighten each to 35 Nm, and reverse the process.
Q: What precautions should be taken when performing maintenance on the starter motor on Mercury Mountaineer?
A: When maintaining the starter motor, ensure protective caps are in place and disconnect the battery ground cable. Position the vehicle in neutral on a hoist and remove components in order. To install the starter motor, reverse the removal steps. Heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery.