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Installation






5.7L

REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD)





1. Position starter (2) into transmission but do not install bolts.

2. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).

3. Position battery cable to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut. Refer to Torque Specifications. Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.

4. Install and tighten three mounting bolts (1). Refer to Torque Specifications.

5. Lower vehicle.

6. Connect negative battery cable.

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)





7. Position starter (1) into transmission but do not install bolts.

8. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).

9. Position battery cable to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut. Refer to Torque Specifications. Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.

10. Install and tighten both mounting bolts (2). Refer to Torque Specifications.

11. Install steering gear assembly and mounting bolts. Install steering column coupling bolt (pinch bolt). Refer to Steering for torque specifications.

12. Install steering gear heat-shield.

13. Lower vehicle.

14. Connect negative battery cable.