Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- 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).
- Remove the flexplate bolts.
- Remove the flexplate.
- 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.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use pry bars to remove the starter/generator rotor.