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Installation Procedure

    NOTE: Before installing the starter motor to the engine, tighten the nut next to the cap on the solenoid BAT terminal. If this terminal is not tight in the solenoid cap, the cap may be damaged during installation of electrical connections and cause the starter motor to fail later.
    Fig 1: Locating Starter Motor & Bolts (LA1)
    GM211449Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the starter motor to the engine.
  2. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut And Electrical Leads (LA1)
    GM368799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the electrical connection to the battery terminal on the solenoid.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery terminal nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  4. Install the electrical connections to the S terminal on the solenoid.

    Tighten:  Tighten solenoid S terminal nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  5. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
  6. Install the flywheel inspection cover bolts.

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

  7. Lower vehicle.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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