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Removal (Pickup w/4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L Engines)

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the right transmission cover bolt. See Fig 1.
  4. Remove the starter bolts.
  5. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
  6. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
  7. Remove the starter lead nut. See Fig 2. Remove the starter lead from the solenoid stud.
  8. Remove the starter lead nut.
  9. Remove the positive cable from the starter stud.
  10. Place the starter on a workbench.
  11. Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
  12. If necessary, remove the starter shield.
Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Cover Bolt
G00355895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Starter Lead
G00355897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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