Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View of Starter Heat Shield, Bolts, & Nuts

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

If necessary, install the starter heat shield, nut and bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (35 lb in).
- Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 2: View of Positive Cable

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Install the positive cable to the starter.
Install the positive cable nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 3: Identifying Starter Lead

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Install the starter lead (4) to the starter.
Install the starter lead nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Starter Motor

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Position the starter into place.
Install the starter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 5: View of Front Axle Mounting Bracket

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Position the front axle mounting bracket bolt until the bolt is fully seated.
Install the front axle mounting bracket nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate

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If necessary, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 7: View Of Engine Protection Shield

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If necessary, install the engine shield and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 8: View Of Battery Cables

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Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .