Preliminary Tests
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Cadillac Seville, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado, and 1998 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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On all PG260 starter motors, starter is serviced as an assembly. If test values do not meet specifications, replace starter and solenoid as an assembly.
Remove starter from vehicle. See STARTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Check starter for damage such as broken or stripped electrical terminals, broken or cracked drive end housing, etc. If no obvious damage is found, perform starter no-load test and pinion clearance check before disassembling starter motor.