Removal (Sport Utility w/4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L Engines)
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- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- On 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines, remove the transmission cover bolt. See Figure.
- On all engine types, if equipped with four wheel drive (4WD), remove the front axle mounting bracket nuts. See Fig 1.NOTE: DO NOT remove the bolt.
- If equipped with 4WD, reposition the front axle mounting bracket bolt until the bolt tip is flush with the support bushing.
- Remove the starter bolts.
- On 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines, disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
- On all engine types, slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
- Remove the starter lead nut. See Figure. Remove the starter lead from the starter.
- Remove the positive battery cable nut from the starter.
- Remove the positive cable from the starter.
- Place the starter on a workbench.
- If necessary, unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
- If necessary, remove the starter heat shield.