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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. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  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 (3).

    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 wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Raise and support the vehicle.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Components
    GM1698087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the oil level sensor.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the transmission cover bolt.

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

    15. Fig 9: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. 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).

    16. Fig 10: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. For 1500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and 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 .
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