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Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L): Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the right transmission cover bolt. See Fig 1.
  3. Remove the starter bolts. See Fig 2. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid nut. See Fig 3. Remove the starter lead from the solenoid stud.
  5. Remove the starter lead nut. Remove the positive cable from the starter stud. Place the starter on a workbench.
  6. Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter. See Fig 4.
  7. If necessary, remove the starter shield. See Fig 5.
Fig 1: Removing Right Transmission Cover Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
G00355492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Removing Starter Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
G00355493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Removing Starter Solenoid Nut & Starter Lead Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
G00355494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 4: Unsnapping Transmission Cover From Starter (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
G00355495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 5: Removing Starter Shield (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
G00355496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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