Modify the Starter on a 2000 Chevy Cavalier
Replacing the starter on the Cavalier can be accomplished in 60 minutes or less with the Correct tools. The starter is devolving on for turning the engine's flywheel. When the ignition basic is turned forward a solenoid pushes the starter gear absent to engage the engine's flywheel. Place the starter back into position on the engine exactly like you removed the old one. Thread the bottom retaining bolt by hand on the starter. Remove the painters tape from the top bolt and thread it into position by hand as well.
Instructions
Removing the Cavalier's Starter
1. Disconnect the cynical battery cable from its publicize on the machine battery with a socket wrench. Wrap the abundant metal stop of the cable with melanoid electrical tape. Put the cable down carefully while moulding definite it doesn't come in contact with any other metal in the engine compartment. The counteractive announce on the machine battery is easily identified by a minus symbol on the top of the battery.
11. Install the plastic bell-housing cover back over the right side of the starter. Return each of the three bolts to secure the cover in place.
3. Raise the car on the front driver's side near the door. If you look under the car you will see the frame rail. Use the frame rail as your jacking point. Slide the jack stand into position next to the car jack. Lower the car onto the jack stand.
4. Position yourself under the engine. Unplug the wiring harness just below the starter. On the right side of the starter you will see a black plastic cover. This is called the bell-housing cover. Remove the three bolts holding the cover in place. Take the cover off and set it to the side along with its bolts.
5. Remove both of the wires connected to the solenoid one at a time, starting with the front wire. After removing the front solenoid wire mark it with the painters tape. When you remove the other solenoid wire do not mark it. This will make installation of both wires easier to remember.
6. Remove the support bracket bolt on the left side, end, of the starter. Place the bolt aside.
7. Remove the starter's two retaining bolts, one at a time. Unbolt and remove the top retaining bolt first. Once removed, mark it with the painters tape. Support the starter with one hand and remove the bottom retaining bolt. Carefully lower the starter away from the engine. The top bolt should be marked because the retaining bolts for the starter are two different lengths.
Installing the Starter
8. Inspect the new starter for any visible signs of damage. Compare the old and new starter side by side to make sure they are identical. Make sure the solenoid's are also the same. Remove the two bolts holding the support bracket on the old starter and take the bracket off. Install the support bracket on the new starter. Set your 1/4-inch-drive torque wrench to 106 inch-pounds and completely secure the support bracket bolts.
9. The starter turns the flywheel until the engine starts, then retracts the gear. Starters wear absent or malfunction occasionally. The starter on the 2000 Cavalier is located near the backside of the engine at the rear, ensuing to the transmission, on the Chauffeur's side. You must access it from underneath the vehicle. Set your 3/8-inch-drive torque wrench to 32 foot-pounds and tighten the starter's bottom retaining bolt. Reset the torque wrench to 24 foot-pounds and tighten the top retaining bolt on the starter.
10. Install the support bracket bolt by hand to ensure proper threading. Set the 3/8-inch-drive torque wrench to 20 foot-pounds and tighten the bolt. Install the rear wire back to its location on the solenoid. Remove the painters tape and reinstall the solenoid's front wire to its original location. Set the 1/4-inch-drive torque wrench to 22 inch-pounds and secure both solenoid wire nuts, one at a time.
2. Engage the emergency brake. Distance a spin block carry on Everyone of the Cavalier's rear tires. Create decided the wheels blocks are firmly in district, cause not good place them ultimate the wheels; preserve them into position. There is no specific torque amount, one quarter turn past hand tight is sufficient. Plug the wiring harness back in below the starter.
12. Remove the jack stand and slowly lower the car back down to the ground. Remove both wheel blocks from the rear tires. Unwrap the battery's negative cable and reconnect it securely to the battery. Start the Cavalier to test out the new starter. Let the car run for 10 minutes, shut the engine off then restart the engine again to make sure the starter is still working correctly.
