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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If the starter was replaced, install the starter heat shield.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Transmission Cover & Starter
    GM663489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. If the starter was replaced, snap the transmission cover onto the starter.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Nut
    GM1699544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the starter in through the wheel well opening.
  4. Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.
    5. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Install the starter solenoid cable nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    6. Fig 4: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Clip & Bolt
    GM1702990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the starter solenoid cable clip to the frame and install the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2).

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

    7. Fig 5: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Lead Terminal & Nut
    GM1699540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the engine wiring harness lead terminal (2) to the starter.
  8. Install the engine wiring harness lead nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).

    9. Fig 6: View Of Starter & Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM663527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the starter into place.
  10. Install the starter bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  11. Install the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) .
  12. Install the right front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Raise and support the vehicle.
    14. Fig 7: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Components
    GM1698087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the oil level sensor.
    15. Fig 8: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the transmission cover bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    16. Fig 9: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. For 2500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and tighten the rear 2 bolts and install and tighten the front 2 bolts, if equipped.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) .
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