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Starter - Installation






5.7L/6.1L





1. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).
2. Position battery cable to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut. Torque nut to 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.). Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.
3. Position starter motor (1) to engine.
4. If equipped with automatic transmission, slide cooler tube bracket into position.
5. Install and tighten both mounting bolts (2). Torque bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Connect negative battery cable.