Starter Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If installing a NEW starter motor, transfer the cables from the old starter motor.
- Install the positive battery cable to the starter motor stud.
- Install the starter motor stud nut and tighten to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).
- Install the solenoid wiring harness to the starter solenoid stud.
- Install the starter solenoid stud nut and tighten to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).
- Position the starter motor in position.
- Install the starter motor bolts and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install a NEW O-ring on the crankshaft position sensor.
- Install the crankshaft position sensor.
- Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the knock sensors.
- Install the knock sensor bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the knock and crankshaft position sensor wiring harness.
- Connect the knock and crankshaft position sensor wiring harness brackets to the center, back and front of the block valley.
- Install the knock and crankshaft position sensor wiring harness bolt (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Connect the knock and crankshaft position sensor wiring harness to the knock sensors and crankshaft position sensor.
- Install the ECT sensor to the right cylinder head and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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