Removal Procedure

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Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Transmission Replacement (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E.
Remove the starter/generator stator stud.
Remove the starter/generator stator.
Rotate the stator until the 3-phase cable junction block is near the bottom.

Fig 1: View Of Starter.Generator Stator & Studs (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the J 46093 (1) and bolts.
The flange of the J 46093 should locate into the hole in the flexplate. Use two M10 1.5 x 40 mm bolts for proper tool operation.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of J 46093 & Bolt (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)

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Remove the flexplate bolts.
Remove the flexplate.

Fig 3: View Of Flexplate & Bolts (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)

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IMPORTANT: DO NOT use pry bars to remove the starter/generator rotor.

Insert 2 bolts into the holes in the starter/generator rotor.
Tighten the bolts in order to pull the rotor off.
Remove the starter/generator rotor.

Fig 4: View Of Starter/Generator (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)

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