Starter Motor: Service and Repair

GASOLINE ENGINE
Less Power Brakes
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner.
2. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor and position aside.
3. Disconnect vacuum hoses at carburetor.
4. Remove splash shield from distributor coil and position aside.
5. Remove upper and lower starter retaining bolts.
6. Disconnect electrical leads from starter and position starter aside for access.
7. Remove master cylinder mounting nuts to gain access for removing starter. It will be necessary to move the master cylinder aside to remove the starter.
8. Remove starter.
9. Reverse procedure to install.
With Power Brakes
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner.
2. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor and position aside.
3. Remove splash shield from distributor coil and position aside.
4. Remove upper starter retaining bolt. To remove the upper starter retaining bolt on models equipped with A/C, use a 15 mm short socket with short extension, universal 12 inch extension and a ratchet or speed handle. Access to the bolt is gained through the intake manifold 3rd and 4th runners. After completely loosening the bolt, remove it with a magnet.
5. Remove steering column cover screws and cover.
6. Remove steering column upper mounting nuts and toe pan screw.
7. Raise and support front of vehicle.
8. Remove steering shaft from steering coupling. Lower vehicle and move steering column from inside vehicle for access to starter.
9. Disconnect electrical leads from starter.
10. Remove lower starter retaining bolt and remove starter.
11. Reverse procedure to install.