S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Ground Leads
Additional ground straps are used to connect the body and the frame to the engine and the transmission. Always connect all ground straps to ensure a
good ground path to the battery for all electrical components.
Starter Motor Replacement
Starter Motor Replacement: Removal Procedure
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
NOTE: Never operate the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. Allow it to cool for at least two minutes. Overheating, caused by too much
cranking, will damage the starter motor
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
3. Remove the wires from the starter solenoid.
Starter Motor Replacement: Removal Procedure
4. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.