Starter Shield Replacement 3.8L V6

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the starter shield bolts (1, 3) and nut (2).
3. Remove the starter shield from the vehicle.

1. Install the starter shield to the vehicle.
2. Install the starter shield nut (2) and bolts (1, 3).

Tighten

•	Tighten the starter shield nut (2) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

•	Tighten the starter shield to transmission brace bolt (3) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

•	Tighten to starter shield to engine block bolt (1) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.