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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Solenoid Plunger & Spring (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
    GM1201142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If necessary, install the solenoid plunger and spring.
    2. Fig 2: Sealing Starter Solenoid Attachment Area (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
    GM1201144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using Three Bond silicone 1207B, GM P/N 97720043, seal the starter solenoid attachment area.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Solenoid Plunger & Drive Gear Lever (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
    GM1201131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the drive gear lever (1) is properly installed into the solenoid plunger (2) loop. Improper installation of the drive gear lever will cause an abnormal or no operation condition of the starter.
  3. Install the solenoid, making sure to insert the drive gear lever (1) into the solenoid plunger (2) loop, perform the following:
    1. Pull the gear lever (1) out away from the starter housing and pull the plunger (2) out away from the solenoid.
    2. Tip the solenoid and insert the lever into the loop, push the solenoid against the housing.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Solenoid Bolts (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
    GM1201129Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the solenoid bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  5. Wipe the excess silicone pressed out during the solenoid installation from around the base of the solenoid to make a weather proof seal.
    6. Fig 5: View Of M-Terminal Stud, Nut & Cable (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
    GM1201128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the cable to the M-terminal stud between the washers and terminal nut.
  7. Tighten the M-terminal stud nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    8. Fig 6: View Of M-Terminal Stud Weather Cover & Epoxy Coating (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
    GM1201127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using Three Bond silicone 1207B, GM P/N 97720043, seal the M-terminal stud connection (2).
  9. Reposition the M-terminal stud weather cover (1).
  10. Bench test the starter in a free-run condition prior to installation.
  11. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L)  or Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L)  or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L) .
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