Chevrolet 1988723 Starter Motor, Remanufactured

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

To remove and install the starter, begin by disconnecting the negative battery cable and raising the car on jackstands. Remove any starter braces or shields in the way, then remove the starter motor-to-engine bolts and allow the starter to drop down. Disconnect the solenoid wires and battery cable before removing the starter.

The first step to install the brush assembly to the field frame is to install the brushes to their holders.

Make sure that the shift lever is in Neutral or Park (automatic transmission) or that the clutch pedal is depressed (manual transmission). Also, check that the battery is charged and that all cables, both at the battery and starter solenoid terminals, are secure.

The first step is to disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.

Ensure the battery is fully charged, all connections are tight, the engine oil is of the correct grade, and there are no mechanical faults.

Run the engine to normal operating temperature, disconnect the battery feed wire to the distributor cap to prevent engine firing during cranking, then connect a voltmeter positive lead to the starter motor terminal of the solenoid and the negative lead to ground. Ignite the switch, take the voltmeter readings once steady, but don't let the starter motor turn for more than 30 seconds at a time. A reading of 9 volts or more with normal cranking speed indicates a good condition, while the same voltage but slow cranking speed denotes a faulty motor.

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery, then raise the vehicle to a satisfactory working height.

To begin the disassembly of the starter motor, disconnect the starter motor field coil connectors from the solenoid terminals and unscrew and remove the through bolts.