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Installation Procedure

    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.
  3. If the starter was replaced, snap the transmission cover onto the starter.
  4. Fig 3: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Nut
    GM1699544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the starter through the wheel well opening.
  6. Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.
  7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  8. Install the starter solenoid cable nut (1).

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

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

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

  11. Fig 5: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Lead Terminal & Nut
    GM1699540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the engine wiring harness lead terminal (2) to the starter.
  13. Install the engine wiring harness lead nut (3).

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

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

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

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

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

  23. Install the oil pan skid plate if equipped, Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/2500 with RPO NZZ) or Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (1500 with RPO NZZ) .
  24. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .