C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the protective shields as necessary.
4. Remove the starter solenoid shield.
5. Remove the starter to transmission close out cover bolt.
6. Disconnect the engine oil level sensor connection.
7. Remove the front axle mounting bracket through bolt nut.
8. Reposition the front axle mounting bracket through bolt until the bolt tip is flush with the support bushing. Do not remove the bolt.
9. Remove the mounting bolts from the engine block.
10. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
11. Remove the starter transmission close out cover.
12. Disconnect the positive battery cable and wiring harness from the starter.
13. Remove the starter from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE