Starter Removal; Water And Corrosion Inspection; Starter Solenoid - Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual

Description
Starter mounting bolts

Starter Removal

Performing service or maintenance without first disconnecting the battery can cause product damage, personal injury, or
death due to fire, explosion, electrical shock, or unexpected engine starting. Always disconnect the battery cables from the
battery before maintaining, servicing, installing, or removing engine or drive components.
1. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery. Remove the negative (–) cable first.
2. Disconnect the wires from the solenoid terminals.
3. Remove the starter mounting bolts.
4. Pull the starter assembly away from the flywheel and remove it from the engine.

Water and Corrosion Inspection

Remove the two short screws from the starter motor end cap and inspect the threads.
• If they are clean and gold in color, the starter motor has not had water inside of it.
• If they are dirty and discolored the starter motor may have water contamination and should be replaced.
IMPORTANT: Starter damage caused by water contamination is not covered by the Mercury MerCruiser warranty.

Starter Solenoid

Removal
1. Disconnect the jumper between the starter motor and solenoid by removing the nut on the lower solenoid stud.
90-8M0099748 eng DECEMBER 2015
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Starting System
Nm lb‑in.
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Page 4A-9
lb‑ft
35