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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999ASTRO VAN 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
1999 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.
4. Remove any shims previously used.
5. Lower the starter motor.
6. Disconnect the starter enable relay lead (1), the battery battery positive cable (2) and the generator output (BAT) lead (3) from the starter solenoid field leads.
7. Remove the starter motor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.
1. Connect the starter motor field leads to the starter motor as follows:
1.1. Loosely install the starter enable relay lead (1) to the starter solenoid terminal. Align the terminal retaining tab to the starter solenoid.
1.2. Loosely install generator output (BAT) lead (3) and the battery positive cable (2) to the solenoid terminal.
Align the battery positive cable terminal retaining tab to the starter solenoid.
Tighten
^ Tighten the starter enable relay lead nut to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
^ Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
2. Install the two starter motor mounting bolts and the shims (if necessary) through the starter to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.
4. Remove any shims previously used.
5. Lower the starter motor.
6. Disconnect the starter enable relay lead (1), the battery battery positive cable (2) and the generator output (BAT) lead (3) from the starter solenoid field leads.
7. Remove the starter motor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.
1. Connect the starter motor field leads to the starter motor as follows:
1.1. Loosely install the starter enable relay lead (1) to the starter solenoid terminal. Align the terminal retaining tab to the starter solenoid.
1.2. Loosely install generator output (BAT) lead (3) and the battery positive cable (2) to the solenoid terminal.
Align the battery positive cable terminal retaining tab to the starter solenoid.
Tighten
^ Tighten the starter enable relay lead nut to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
^ Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
2. Install the two starter motor mounting bolts and the shims (if necessary) through the starter to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.