Solenoid Replacement

IMPORTANT

Solenoid-to-Drive Housing Matchmark:

^ Scribe matchmarks on the solenoid and drive housing to ensure proper solenoid installation.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Removing Field Coil Lead Wire From Starter Solenoid:

1. Retaining nut and field coil lead wire from starter solenoid.

Removing Starter Solenoid From Drive Housing:

2. Two solenoid attaching screws and starter solenoid from drive housing.

NOTE: Do not disassemble the starter solenoid. If it is found to be defective, replace the solenoid.

Inspect

Solenoid Assembly:

^ Plunger joint and spring for wear; replace as necessary.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Lightly grease solenoid plunger with Lubriplate lubricant GM P/N 1050109, or equivalent.

Installing Solenoid:

2. Solenoid to drive housing aligning solenoid-to-drive housing matchmarks; secure with two screws.
3. Field coil lead wire to starter solenoid; secure with one nut.
Tighten
^ Field coil lead wire nut to 15 N.m (it lb. ft.).