starter in 2001 cavalier
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Leogirl,
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1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2) Remove the air inlet duct.
3) Remove the top starter bolt.
4) Remove the lower starter bolt.
5) Disconnect the starter electrical connectors.
6) Remove the starter motor.
7) Install the starter motor. Torque the bolts to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm) for 2.4L engine or 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) for the 2.2L (VIN 4) engine or 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm) for the 2.2L (VIN F) engine.
8) Connect the starter electrical connectors.
9) Install the air inlet duct to the throttle body.
10) Connect the negative battery cable.
11) Start 'er up!
**Additional diagrams**
2001 Cavalier Starter Motor diagram
You asked and you shall receive
1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2) Remove the air inlet duct.
3) Remove the top starter bolt.
4) Remove the lower starter bolt.
5) Disconnect the starter electrical connectors.
6) Remove the starter motor.
7) Install the starter motor. Torque the bolts to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm) for 2.4L engine or 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) for the 2.2L (VIN 4) engine or 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm) for the 2.2L (VIN F) engine.
8) Connect the starter electrical connectors.
9) Install the air inlet duct to the throttle body.
10) Connect the negative battery cable.
11) Start 'er up!
**Additional diagrams**
2001 Cavalier Starter Motor diagram
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It's slightly more involved on the 2.2L. Mind, even a new starter may need shims for a proper pinion-to-flywheel clearance (.020" or .5mm).
To remove:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the electrical connections from the back of the starter.
4. Remove the bell-housing cover.
5. Remove the starter support bracket bolt from the engine block.
6. Unfasten the starter motor-to-engine bolts, then carefully lower the starter.
7. Remove the nuts/bolts that hold the starter support bracket to the starter.
To install:
1. Transfer the starter support bracket to the new starter if the starter is being replaced.
2. Raise the starter into position and secure the starter using the starter motor-to-engine bolts (of the two bolts, the longer one goes on the inside). Tighten the bolts to 32 lb-ft (43 N·m).
3. Install the starter support bracket-to-engine bolt to 24 lb-ft (32 N·m).
4. Install the bell-housing cover.
5. Install the starter electrical connections on the back of the starter. Tighten the "S" terminal to 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m) and the battery terminal to 106 lb-in (12 N·m).
6. Carefully lower the vehicle, then connect the negative battery cable.
To remove:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the electrical connections from the back of the starter.
4. Remove the bell-housing cover.
5. Remove the starter support bracket bolt from the engine block.
6. Unfasten the starter motor-to-engine bolts, then carefully lower the starter.
7. Remove the nuts/bolts that hold the starter support bracket to the starter.
To install:
1. Transfer the starter support bracket to the new starter if the starter is being replaced.
2. Raise the starter into position and secure the starter using the starter motor-to-engine bolts (of the two bolts, the longer one goes on the inside). Tighten the bolts to 32 lb-ft (43 N·m).
3. Install the starter support bracket-to-engine bolt to 24 lb-ft (32 N·m).
4. Install the bell-housing cover.
5. Install the starter electrical connections on the back of the starter. Tighten the "S" terminal to 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m) and the battery terminal to 106 lb-in (12 N·m).
6. Carefully lower the vehicle, then connect the negative battery cable.
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