K 20 3/4 Ton Pickup 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN J FI (1983)
thickness is 3.0 mm, add a 1.0 mm shim. Do not exceed 4.0 mm. 1.0 mm shim is P/N 14028933.
6.
Position shim(s) and insert outboard bolt.
7.
Torque bolts to 40 to 54 N-m (30 to 40 ft.lbs.). Torque is very important. Do not overtorque. Overtorque will cause the starter housing to crush.
Undertorque can cause the bolts to loosen.
8.
If the starter and/or the starter pinion gear has to be repaired or replaced, remove the bracket bolt from the front of the starter. Disconnect wires.
Remove both bolts and shims. Be sure to replace the front bracket bolt on re-assembly. Replace shims as in Step 5.
9.
Reinstall inspection plate.
10.
Connect battery wires.
