Starter Replacement 3.8L Engine

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.

Important: This engine was designed for starter motor mounting without shims. However, if single or double shims have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition, reinstall the shims in their original location to ensure proper pinion-to-flywheel engagement.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the starter motor shield. Refer to Starter Shield Replacement .
3. Remove the starter motor bolt and stud.
4. Lower the starter motor.



5. Remove the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid).
6. Remove the positive cable from the starter motor.



7. Remove the wiring harness starter lead nut.
8. Remove the starter lead and washer.
9. Remove the starter motor.

1. Raise the starter motor in order to install the electrical connections.
2. Install the starter lead and washer.

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.

3. Install the wiring harness starter lead nut.

Tighten
Tighten the wiring harness starter lead nut to 2 N·m (17 lb in).




4. Install the positive cable to the starter.
5. Install the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid).

Tighten
Tighten the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

6. Raise the starter motor into position.



7. Install the starter motor bolt and stud.

Tighten

•	Tighten the starter motor bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

•	Tighten the starter motor stud to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

8. Install the starter motor shield. Refer to Starter Shield Replacement .
9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Starter Replacement 5.7L Engine

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.

Important: This engine was designed for starter motor mounting without shims. However, if single or double shims have been added to correct a noise or engagement condition, reinstall the shims in their original location to ensure proper pinion-to-flywheel engagement.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the left side catalytic converter.
4. Remove the starter motor bolts.
5. Lower the starter motor.



6. Remove the wiring harness starter lead nut.
7. Remove the wiring harness starter lead and washer.



8. Remove the positive cable nut (3) (at starter solenoid).
9. Remove the positive cable lead (4).
10. Remove the starter motor.



11. Remove the starter motor shield, if necessary.

1. Install the starter motor shield, if necessary.



2. Lift the starter motor into position.
3. Install the positive cable lead (4).

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.

4. Install the positive battery cable nut (3) (at starter solenoid).

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable nut (at starter solenoid) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).





Important: Ensure the following when installing the starter lead:

•	The starter lead is wrapped with heat protective tape.

•	The starter lead does NOT contact the positive cable and/or connection.

5. Install the wiring harness starter lead and washer.
6. Install the wiring harness starter lead nut.

Tighten
Tighten the wiring harness starter lead nut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

7. Raise the starter motor to the engine block.



8. Install the starter motor bolts.

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

9. Install the left side catalytic converter.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .