Removal (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L Engine)
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- Turn off all lamps and accessories. Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable. See Figure .
- Raise and suitably support vehicle.
- Remove transmission cover bolt. See Fig 1 .
- Remove front axle mounting bracket nut. See Fig 2 .
- Reposition front axle mounting bracket bolt until bolt tip is flush with support bushing.
- Remove starter bolts. See Fig 3 .
- Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector.
- Slide starter forward until starter clears transmission.
- Remove starter lead nut. See Fig 4 .
- Remove starter lead from starter.
- Remove positive cable nut. See Fig 5 .
- Remove positive cable from starter.
- Place starter on a workbench.
- If necessary, unsnap transmission cover from starter. See Fig 6 .
- If necessary, remove starter heat shield. See Fig 7 .
NOTE:
Do not remove bolt.