REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N52, N52K, N51, N53, N54)
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.
The end faces of aluminum screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unfasten nut.
Tightening torque 12 14 3AZ.
Remove battery positive lead (2).
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Replace aluminum screws.
Tightening torque 12 14 1AZ.
Release screws (2).
Replace aluminum screws.
Tightening torque 12 41 2AZ.
Remove starter motor (3).
Installation:
Check starter pinion and ring gear for damage, replace starter motor if necessary.
N53 only : In the case of a separate term. 50 lead (with disconnector socket), the term. 50 lead is laid parallel to knock sensor 2 behind the fuel line.
REPLACING SOLENOID SWITCH
Turn off ignition.
Remove starter motor.
Release nut (1).
Remove cable lug (2).
Fig. 45: Identifying Cable Lug And Nut
CAUTION: Do not turn cable lug (2) while tightening down - risk of short circuit to starter motor housing.
Tighten to specified torque.
Release screws (1).
Fig. 46: Identifying Screws
Remove solenoid switch (1) and spring (2).
Unhook pin (3).
Installation:
Check pin (3) for wear and apply grease.
Fig. 47: Identifying Solenoid Switch And Spring