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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View of Starter Heat Shield, Bolts, & Nuts
    GM747162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. If necessary, install the starter heat shield, nut and bolts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (35 lb in).
    • Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    2. Fig 2: View of Positive Cable
    GM751548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the positive cable to the starter.
  3. Install the positive cable nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    4. Fig 3: Identifying Starter Lead
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  4. Install the starter lead (4) to the starter.
  5. Install the starter lead nut.

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

    6. Fig 4: View Of Starter Motor
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  6. Position the starter into place.
  7. Install the starter bolts.

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

    8. Fig 5: View of Front Axle Mounting Bracket
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  8. Position the front axle mounting bracket bolt until the bolt is fully seated.
  9. Install the front axle mounting bracket nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

    10. Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate
    GM309158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If necessary, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    11. Fig 7: View Of Engine Protection Shield
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  11. If necessary, install the engine shield and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  12. Lower the vehicle.
    13. Fig 8: View Of Battery Cables
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  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
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