Lincoln Aviator: Starting System - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Starter Motor
Removal
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.
NOTICE:
When removing any turbocharger air intake system components,
make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the
system. The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles. All components need to be inspected and cleaned
prior to installation or reassembly.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01)
.
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Remove the LH catalytic converter.
Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH (309-00A Exhaust System - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the bolt and remove the starter motor shield.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Open the cover case, remove the nut and disconnect the battery positive cable at the starter motor.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor control wire at the starter motor.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the starter motor.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
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Inspect the starter motor drive gear and ring gear.
Refer to: Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection (303-06A Starting System - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Inspection
Remove the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
Check the wear patterns on the starter motor drive gear
and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-050
(T70P-6000)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-F070Support Bar, EngineTKIT-1999A-F/LTTKIT-1999A-FM/FLM
Removal
NOTE:
AWD shown, RWD similar.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the FCIMB.
Refer to: Front Controls Interface Module B (FCIMB) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation)...