How to service and repair the starter motor on Chevrolet Malibu?

Service and repairs on Starter motors require disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by vehicle elevation. Begin service by removing the lower closeout panel followed by disconnecting electrical leads from both the Starter motor and the flywheel inspection shield. You should remove the Starter motor-to-engine bolts to let the Starter drop out. During setup position the Starter then bolt it to the engine using striker bolts that need final torque setting to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Install the flywheel inspection shield before connecting Starter leads ensuring you tighten the cable to solenoid nut to 12 n.m (106 lb in). As the final step, install the lower closeout panel while lowering the vehicle and reconnecting the negative Battery Cable.

How to replace the starter motor (L61) on Chevrolet Malibu?

Start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable before raising and supporting the vehicle for Starter motor (L61) replacement. Start by disconnecting the Starter Solenoid's positive Battery Cable nut and proceeding to remove both the Battery Cable and engine wiring harness terminal from the solenoid. Begin by taking off the "s" terminal nut from the Starter Solenoid while also removing the engine wiring harness terminal from the solenoid. Start by removing the bolts which hold the Starter motor then remove the Starter motor from the vehicle. Before installation place the Starter motor onto the engine block while keeping Starter motor bolts tight at 53 n.m (39 lb ft). Install the engine wiring harness terminal onto the Starter Solenoid before applying the Starter Solenoid "s" terminal nut with 3 n.m torque setting (27 lb in). To install the engine wiring harness terminal and positive Battery Cable at the Starter Solenoid requires fastening the positive Battery Cable nut to 10 n.m (89 lb in) torque spec. The procedure ends with a vehicle-mounted position followed by negative Battery Cable reattachment.

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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12645298
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaced by: 12745819
- Replaces: 12598756, 12601721
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12663052
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- 2014-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | LT, LTZ
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12657797
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- Replaces: 12655467, 12626963
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- 2017-2022, 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT, LTZ, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 10465459
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- Other Name: Motor Assembly, Start (Remanufacture); Starter Motor; Starter, Starter Motor
- Replaces: 10465384
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- 1997-2000 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 89018113
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- 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 89017756
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- 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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- 2006-2010 Chevrolet Malibu | Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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- 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 89017714
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- 2001-2005 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS, LT, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12707576
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- 2017-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | L, LS, LT, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12680617
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- 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | L, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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- 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | LT, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Starter Part Number: 12609317
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- 2008-2014 Chevrolet Malibu | Classic LS, Eco, Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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- 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu | Base | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

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Chevrolet Malibu's Starter is a vital element that converts electrical power from the battery into the mechanical power that would turn the engine. This is made possible by an externally mounted solenoid, which is connected with the battery and switches the starter motor 'ON'. In the starter, there is an armature which rotates between the field coils or permanent magnet to produce the electromagnetic force required for operations. The starter drive meshes with the flywheel of the engine when the switch is turned 'on', while an overrunning clutch is used to break the connection at the same flywheel after the engine has started. Malibu vehicles has over the years used a variety of starters and they include the gear reduction starters which boost the torque outcomes. OE starters are manufactured to fit standard engines, they are therefore likely to fail when used with high compression motors. Specific changes of the starter have some effects on overall performance, especially for vehicles with modified engine as yielded by improvements such as gear-reduction systems.

Chevrolet Malibu Starter Parts and Q&A

Starter
89017714
Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
Service and repairs on Starter motors require disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by vehicle elevation. Begin service by removing the lower closeout panel followed by disconnecting electrical leads from both the Starter motor and the flywheel inspection shield. You should remove the Starter motor-to-engine bolts to let the Starter drop out. During setup position the Starter then bolt it to the engine using striker bolts that need final torque setting to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Install the flywheel inspection shield before connecting Starter leads ensuring you tighten the cable to solenoid nut to 12 n.m (106 lb in). As the final step, install the lower closeout panel while lowering the vehicle and reconnecting the negative Battery Cable.
Starter
89018113
Q: How to replace the starter motor (L61) on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
Start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable before raising and supporting the vehicle for Starter motor (L61) replacement. Start by disconnecting the Starter Solenoid's positive Battery Cable nut and proceeding to remove both the Battery Cable and engine wiring harness terminal from the solenoid. Begin by taking off the "s" terminal nut from the Starter Solenoid while also removing the engine wiring harness terminal from the solenoid. Start by removing the bolts which hold the Starter motor then remove the Starter motor from the vehicle. Before installation place the Starter motor onto the engine block while keeping Starter motor bolts tight at 53 n.m (39 lb ft). Install the engine wiring harness terminal onto the Starter Solenoid before applying the Starter Solenoid "s" terminal nut with 3 n.m torque setting (27 lb in). To install the engine wiring harness terminal and positive Battery Cable at the Starter Solenoid requires fastening the positive Battery Cable nut to 10 n.m (89 lb in) torque spec. The procedure ends with a vehicle-mounted position followed by negative Battery Cable reattachment.