Starter Replacement 4.3 L Engine
Removal Procedure
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
- Disconnect
the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the starter motor
mounting bolts.
- Disconnect the positive
battery cable and wiring harness from the starter.
- Remove the starter from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the starter to the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Connect the positive battery
cable and wiring harness to the starter.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb in).
- Install the
starter motor mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter mounting bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
Starter Replacement 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Remove the engine oil level indicator tube fasteners and position aside. Refer to
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right transmission cover bolt.
- Remove the starter bolts.
- Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
- Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
- Remove the starter solenoid nut (3).
- Remove the starter lead (2) from the solenoid stud.
- Remove the starter lead nut.
- Remove the positive cable from the starter stud.
- Place the starter on a workbench.
- Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
- If necessary, remove the starter shield.
Installation Procedure
- If necessary, install the starter shield.
- Snap the transmission cover to the starter.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the positive cable to the starter stud.
- Install the starter lead nut.
Tighten
Tighten the starter lead nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the starter solenoid lead (2) to the solenoid stud.
- Install the starter solenoid nut (3).
Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid nut to 3.4 N·m (30 lb in).
- Snap the transmission cover onto the starter.
- Slide the starter rearward.
- Install the starter bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
- Install the right transmission cover bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the transmission cover bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the engine oil level indicator tube. Refer to
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
Starter Replacement 8.1L Engine
Removal Procedure
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
- Disconnect the negative
battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer
to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the positive cable nut.
- Remove the positive cable from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the engine harness ground nut
from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the engine harness ground (4) from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the starter motor
bolts.
- Remove the starter motor.
- Remove the starter heat
shield bolts, nut, and shield, if necessary.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the starter
heat shield, nut and bolts, if necessary.
Tighten
• | Tighten the starter heat shield bolts to 3 N·m (35 lb in). |
• | Tighten the starter heat shield nut to 5 N·m (44 lb in). |
- Install the starter motor.
- Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter motor bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the engine harness ground (4)
to the starter solenoid.
- Install the engine harness ground nut to the starter solenoid.
Tighten
Tighten the engine harness ground nut to 3.4 N·m (30 lb in).
- Install the positive cable
to the starter solenoid.
- Install the positive cable nut.
Tighten
Tighten the positive cable nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
Starter Replacement 6.6 L Engine
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect both battery negative cables. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the right front fender wheelhouse inner panel (1).
- Disconnect the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the battery positive cable from the starter motor.
- Remove the solenoid wires.
- Remove the starter motor bolts.
- Remove the starter motor assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the starter motor to the engine rear cover.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter bolts to 78 N·m (58 lb ft).
- Install the solenoid wires.
- Install the starter solenoid nut.
Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid nut to 3.4 N·m (30 lb in).
- Install the battery positive cable to the solenoid stud.
- Install the battery positive cable nut.
Tighten
Tighten the starter battery positive cable nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Connect the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the right front fender wheelhouse inner panel (1).
- Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect both battery negative cables. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.