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Installation Procedure

  1. Align the starter motor to the engine.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the starter bolts (1,2) finger tight until seated.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

    3. Fig 1: Installing Starter Motor (3.8L)
    GM461897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the positive battery cable (7) and the solenoid BAT terminal nut (6) finger tight to the starter motor.

    Install the starter solenoid wire (4) and the starter solenoid S terminal nut (5) finger tight to the starter motor.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the solenoid BAT terminal nut (6) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    • Tighten the starter solenoid S terminal nut (5) to 2.3 N.m (20.5 lb in).

    4. Fig 2: Installing Positive Battery Cable & Starter Solenoid Wire To Starter Motor (3.8L)
    GM337939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the torque converter covers. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  5. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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