Starter Assembly: Installation

2000 Saturn SL2 Automatic, MP6SECTION Installation
  1. Guide the starter into the flywheel housing and rotate the assembly until the lower bolt hole in the starter nose aligns.
  2. Loosely install the lower starter housing-to-engine block bolt.
  3. Install the upper starter housing-to-engine block bolt. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    CAUTION: Improper torque may crack the solenoid end-cap and allow moisture to corrode the electrical contacts.
  4. Tighten both upper and lower attachment bolts and torque.
  5. Install the solenoid ignition wire (small purple wire).
  6. Attach the positive battery cable and fusible link to the starter and route the cable so it will not contact any rough surfaces. See Figure .
  7. Tighten starter positive and solenoid wire terminals to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Connect the battery negative cable. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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