Starter Motor: Installation

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Position the starter motor and install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt finger tight.
- Stage 2: Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten the lower bolt and stud bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Connect the starter motor electrical connection.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Starter Motor Electrical Connection

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Connect the starter motor electrical connection.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

Fig 2: Starter Motor Electrical Connection

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Install the starter solenoid protective cap.

Fig 3: Identifying Starter Motor Solenoid Protective Cap

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Position the cable bracket and install the nut.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Cable Bracket & Nut

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NOTE: The 6.0L diesel uses 2 frame mount batteries. The ground path is through the frame.

Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.