How to disconnect and replace the starter motor on Chevrolet Caprice?

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery and raise the vehicle to a satisfactory working height. Disconnect the leads at the starter solenoid, marking each with a coded piece of tape for easy identification upon reassembly, and temporarily replace each of the securing nuts to the terminals to prevent damage to the stubs due to various thread types. Loosen the starter front bracket nut and remove the two mount bolts, then take out the front bracket bolt and rotate the bracket to withdraw the starter by lowering its front end. For installation, reverse the removal process, tightening the mount bolts first to the specified torque before securing the front bracket bolt and nut, and finally install each of the wires to the solenoid terminals using the identification coding.

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Chevrolet Caprice Starter Motor, Remanufacture Pg250
Part Number: 10465143
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Starter (Remanufacture)
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- Replaces: 01988714, 10455305, 1988714
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- 1991-1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Starter Motor Remanufactured
Part Number: 10496871
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- 1985-1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L
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Chevrolet Caprice Starter Motor Remanufactured
Part Number: 1988725
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- 1982-1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L
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Chevrolet Caprice Motor
Part Number: 22522853
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- 1982-1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Chevrolet Caprice Starter Motor, Remanufactured, 5Mt
Part Number: 10465029
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- Replaces: 01987287, 1987287, 10455007
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 8 Cyl 5.0L
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Chevrolet Caprice Starter Motor, Remanufacture 5Mt
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- 1989-1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, LS 4 DOOR, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L
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Chevrolet Caprice Motor Asm,Start Remanufacture Pg260
Part Number: 10465293
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- Other Name: STARTER, Starter Motor; Starter
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- 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON | 8 Cyl 5.7L

Chevrolet Caprice Starter

The Chevrolet Caprice Starter converts battery electricity into the mechanical spin that cranks the engine, letting the sedan wake up with a simple turn of the key. An externally mounted solenoid on the Starter receives a heavy-gauge cable straight from the battery, and when the ignition switch sends the start signal, this solenoid both powers the motor and slides the drive gear into the flywheel. The Starter case houses a rotating armature surrounded by field coils or permanent magnets that create electromagnetic force, while brushes and commutator manage current flow and the rear-mounted drive transfers rotation into the engine ring gear. Through decades of Chevrolet engineering, the Caprice has seen both direct-drive and gear-reduction Starter designs. Direct-drive units spin the armature and drive gear at the same speed, while gear-reduction versions found in later Chevrolet police-package Caprice sedans use planetary gears to multiply torque, cranking big V8s more easily. A safety circuit that includes either a neutral or clutch switch ensures every Chevrolet Caprice only cranks in park, neutral, or with the pedal depressed, adding simple protection for drivers and ensuring the Starter rests once the engine is running.

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Chevrolet Caprice Starter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to disconnect and replace the starter motor on Chevrolet Caprice?
A:
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery and raise the vehicle to a satisfactory working height. Disconnect the leads at the Starter Solenoid, marking each with a coded piece of tape for easy identification upon reassembly, and temporarily replace each of the securing nuts to the terminals to prevent damage to the stubs due to various thread types. Loosen the starter front bracket nut and remove the two mount bolts, then take out the front bracket bolt and rotate the bracket to withdraw the starter by lowering its front end. For installation, reverse the removal process, tightening the mount bolts first to the specified torque before securing the front bracket bolt and nut, and finally install each of the wires to the solenoid terminals using the identification coding.