Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




3. Remove the right transmission cover bolt.




4. Remove the starter bolts.
5. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
6. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.




7. Remove the starter solenoid nut.
8. Remove the starter lead from the solenoid stud.
9. Remove the starter lead nut.
10. Remove the positive cable from the starter stud.
11. Place the starter on a workbench.




12. Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.




13. If necessary, remove the starter shield.

Installation Procedure




1. If necessary, install the starter shield.




2. Snap the transmission cover to the starter.




3. Install the positive cable to the starter stud.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the starter lead nut.

Tighten the starter lead nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the starter solenoid lead to the solenoid stud.
6. Install the starter solenoid nut.

Tighten the starter solenoid nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).




7. Slide the starter rearward.
8. Install the starter bolts.

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

9. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.




10. Install the right transmission cover bolt.

Tighten the transmission cover bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.