How to replace the starter motor for RPOs L61/LE5 on Chevrolet Cobalt?

To replace the Starter motor for rpos l61-le5, first cut off the negative Battery Cable and lift and support the vehicle. The Starter solenoid terminal nut , the positive Battery Cable terminal , the Starter solenoid wire terminal , the Starter solenoid "s" terminal nut and the engine harness terminal should be removed from the Starter after which the Starter bolts are to be removed to take out the Starter. For installation, place the Starter on the engine making sure that you follow the fastener notice during installation, then install the Starter bolts torquing it to 40 n.m (30 lb ft). Refasten the engine harness terminal to the Starter and then to place the Starter solenoid "s" terminal nut and tighten it to 3 n.m (27 ft lb in). Then align the start solenoid wire terminal and the positive Battery Cable terminal with the anti-rotating tab sitting in the indexing slot. Finally, install the Starter solenoid terminal nut and tighten it 17 n.m (13 lb ft), drop the vehicle and reconnect the negative Battery Cable.

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Chevrolet Cobalt Starter Part Number: 89018113
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | LS, LT, LTZ, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Starter Part Number: 89017756
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 10465551, 89017443, 89017523
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Starter Part Number: 12609317
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor
- Replaces: 89060407
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, Sport, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

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The Starter of Chevrolet Cobalt is responsible for power to turn the engine and is needed to turn electrical energy into mechanical by the battery. It works through an externally mounted solenoid together with a battery which engages the starter motor. In the starter, there is a rotating armature which through the interaction with the field coils or permanent magnets produces the required torque. The starter drive couples with the flywheel of the engine when the switch is flicked to ignite and an overrunning clutch uncouples it when the engine is running. Different types of starters have been used in the Cobalt, these include; gear reduction starters where a reduction gear is used to engage the drive, thus improving on efficiency. As with every other OE starters, they may not be well suited for high-compression motors, and this may culminate in a failure. For high-rev applications or any other performance application, it is wise to use an upgrade or a specialized starter in order to prevent problems such as kickback.

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Q: How to replace the starter motor for RPOs L61/LE5 on Chevrolet Cobalt?
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To replace the Starter motor for rpos l61-le5, first cut off the negative Battery Cable and lift and support the vehicle. The Starter solenoid terminal nut , the positive Battery Cable terminal , the Starter solenoid wire terminal , the Starter solenoid "s" terminal nut and the engine harness terminal should be removed from the Starter after which the Starter bolts are to be removed to take out the Starter. For installation, place the Starter on the engine making sure that you follow the fastener notice during installation, then install the Starter bolts torquing it to 40 n.m (30 lb ft). Refasten the engine harness terminal to the Starter and then to place the Starter solenoid "s" terminal nut and tighten it to 3 n.m (27 ft lb in). Then align the start solenoid wire terminal and the positive Battery Cable terminal with the anti-rotating tab sitting in the indexing slot. Finally, install the Starter solenoid terminal nut and tighten it 17 n.m (13 lb ft), drop the vehicle and reconnect the negative Battery Cable.