Mercury 5L8Z-11V002-AARM Starter Motor Assembly

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No, it's not necessary, but detaching the center bearing support bracket will provide enough room to remove the starter.

Check the starter cranking voltage and the current draw from the battery. This test must be performed with the starter assembly on the engine. Crank the engine over for 10 seconds or less and observe the battery voltage; it should not drop below 8.0 volts on manual transaxle models or 8.5 volts on automatic transaxle models. Also, observe the current draw using an amp meter; it should not exceed 400 amps or drop below 250 amps.

Do not immediately assume that the starter is causing the problem. First, check the following items: a) Make sure that the battery cable clamps are clean and tight where they connect to the battery. b) Check the condition of the battery cables and replace any defective ones with new parts. c) Test the condition of the battery; if it does not pass all tests, replace it with a new battery. d) Check the starter solenoid wiring and connections. e) Check the starter mounting bolts for tightness. f) Ensure that the shift lever is in PARK or NEUTRAL (for automatic transaxle) or that the clutch pedal is pressed (for manual transaxle). g) Check the adjustment of the Transmission Range (TR) sensor on vehicles with an automatic transaxle. For manual transaxle vehicles, ensure that the Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch is correctly installed. h) Check the operation of the starter relay located in the engine compartment fuse and relay box.

Disconnect both wiring harnesses from the starter and move them to the side, then disconnect the ground wire and move it to the side.