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. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- 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 bolts to 3 N·m (35 lb in). |
• | Tighten the nut to 5 N·m (44 lb in). |
- Install the starter motor.
- Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the engine harness ground (4) to the starter solenoid.
- Install the starter solenoid nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3.4 N·m (30 lb in).
- Install the positive cable to the starter solenoid.
- Install the starter lead nut.
Tighten
Tighten the 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 4.3L 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. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the starter motor bolts.
- Remove the starter lead nut (9).
- Remove the positive cable (1) from the starter.
- Remove the starter solenoid nut.
- Remove the harness from the starter.
- Remove the starter from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the starter to the vehicle.
- Install the harness to the starter.
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 solenoid nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3.4 N·m (30 lb in).
- Install the positive cable (1) to the starter.
- Install the starter lead nut (9).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- 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
- 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
.
- 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 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 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 bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
- Install the right transmission cover bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the 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 6.6L 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
.
- If necessary, remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the right fender wheelhouse inner panel. Refer to
Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the engine wiring harness nut (4).
- Remove the engine wiring harness lead (1) from the starter.
- Remove the positive battery cable nut (7).
- Remove the positive battery cable lead (8) from the starter.
- Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to
Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement
.
- Remove the starter motor bolts.
- Remove the starter motor.
Installation Procedure
- Install the starter motor.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 78 N·m (58 lb ft).
- Install the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to
Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement
.
- Install the positive battery cable lead (8) to the starter.
- Install the positive battery cable nut (7).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the engine wiring harness lead (1) to the starter.
- Install the engine wiring harness nut (4).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3.4 N·m (30 lb in).
- Install the right fender wheelhouse inner panel. Refer to
Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
.
- If necessary, install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.