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Removal (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L Engine)

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  1. Turn off all lamps and accessories. Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable. See Figure .
  2. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
  3. Remove transmission cover bolt. See Fig 1 .
  4. Remove front axle mounting bracket nut. See Fig 2 .
    5. NOTE: Do not remove bolt.
  5. Reposition front axle mounting bracket bolt until bolt tip is flush with support bushing.
  6. Remove starter bolts. See Fig 3 .
  7. Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector.
  8. Slide starter forward until starter clears transmission.
  9. Remove starter lead nut. See Fig 4 .
  10. Remove starter lead from starter.
  11. Remove positive cable nut. See Fig 5 .
  12. Remove positive cable from starter.
  13. Place starter on a workbench.
  14. If necessary, unsnap transmission cover from starter. See Fig 6 .
  15. If necessary, remove starter heat shield. See Fig 7 .
Fig 1: Removing Flywheel Cover Bolt
G00050522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Mounting Bracket
G00355896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Removing/Installing Starter Bolts
G00354272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 4: Identifying Starter Lead
G00355897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 5: Removing Positive Cable Nut
G00357906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 6: Unsnapping Transmission Cover From Starter
G00355495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 7: Removing Starter Shield
G00355496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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