Installation (8.1L Engine)
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- If necessary, install the starter heat shield, nut and bolts. See Figure
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- Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the positive cable to the starter. See Figure .
- Install the positive cable nut. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the starter lead to the starter. See Figure .
- Install the starter lead nut. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the starter into place. See Figure .
- Install the starter bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the front axle mounting bracket bolt until the bolt is fully seated. See Figure .
- Install the front axle mounting bracket nut. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If necessary, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts. See Figure . Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If necessary, install the engine shield and bolts. See Figure . Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect negative battery cable. See Figure . Tighten battery terminal bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
NOTE:
Clean any existing corrosion from battery terminal bolt flange and battery cable end.