Pontiac 89017714 Starter Asm,(Remanufacture Pg260D)

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Take out the negative terminal's cable. Elevate the vehicle and support it safely on stands. For 3.6L V6 models, detach the front knock sensor and also the front catalytic converter. Remove the driveplate service cover for 3.SL and 3.9L V6 models. Disconnect both battery cable and starter control cable from starter solenoid in all models. Remove nut, then disconnect the battery cable (Al from B+ terminal, then disconnect starter control cable from starter solenoid terminal(four-cylinder models)). Remove starter mounting bolts and remove it. You will require a socket and extension to remove upper mounting bolt (not shown) before removing lower mounting bolt to separate starter from four-cylinder engine. The installation is opposite to removal one.

Reverse the steps of removal.

If the solenoid clicks but the starter motor does not operate, the issue may lie with the battery, main solenoid contacts, or the starter motor itself.

To adjust the shim for the starter, follow these steps: Remove the flywheel housing cover and inspect the flywheel or drive plate for signs of unusual wear. Measure the clearance between the top of the flywheel ring gear tooth and the bottom of the pinion tooth on the starter using a wire-type feeler gauge (round diameter). Normal clearance should be 0.01 to 0.06 inches. If the starter clearance is less than 0.02 inches and the starter whines after engagement, add a 0.04 shim to gain clearance (avoid using more than two shims). If the starter clearance is more than 0.06 inches and the starter whines during engagement, remove a 0.04 shim to gain clearance (avoid removing more than two shims). To install a shim, loosen the inside bolt, remove the outer bolt, and slide the shim between the engine and the starter without removing the starter from the engine block.

The steps for removing the starter in a 4WD vehicle are as follows: Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Removing the wheel (left wheel on 2.2L models, right wheel on 4.3L V6 models) may facilitate better access. Remove the skid plate. On 2.2L models, take off the front driveshaft. In some early models, you may need to raise the engine/transmission with a floor jack under the transmission and remove the transmission cross member for access to the starter motor bolts. If equipped, remove the starter heat shield. From underneath the vehicle, disconnect the solenoid wire and battery cable from the terminals on the solenoid. Remove the starter mounting bolts. Take out the starter motor, noting the location of any spacer shim(s), if present.

If you can't hear the solenoid plunger when the switch is activated, the solenoid may be defective or there may be an open circuit. To check the solenoid, connect a jumper lead between the battery (+) and the "S" terminal on the solenoid. If the starter motor operates, the solenoid is fine, and the problem may be with the ignition switch, neutral start switch, or wiring.

The tightness of the starter mounting bolts should be verified.