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.

1. Disconnect the battery.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01) .
   

1. Remove the LH catalytic converter.
   Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH (309-00A Exhaust System - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Loosen the bolt and remove the starter motor shield.
   Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. 1. Open the cover case, remove the nut and disconnect the battery positive cable at the starter motor.
      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
   2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor control wire at the starter motor.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts and the starter motor.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)

1. 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

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.