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Starter Motor: Service and Repair



Starter Motor Replacement (RPO LS4)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3) and remove the positive battery cable (2) from the starter motor.
3. Remove the engine harness terminal (4) from the starter motor.




4. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connector (1).
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.




6. Remove the starter motor bolts and starter motor.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the starter motor to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the starter bolts.

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




3. Connect the starter motor electrical connector (1).




4. Install the engine harness terminal (4) to the starter motor.
5. Install the positive battery cable (2) and the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3) to the starter motor.

Tighten the solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Install the air cleaner assembly.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.