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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 569 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM & STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (2.2 L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure

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Install the starter motor to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the starter mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Starter Motor To Vehicle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the wires to the starter solenoid.
Tighten
- Tighten the battery positive cable to starter nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Tighten the engine wiring harness to starter nut to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Wires To Starter Solenoid
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the starter heat shield.

Fig 3: Installing Starter Heat Shield
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the engine to transmission brace rod.
Install the engine to transmission brace rod mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the engine to transmission brace mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .

Fig 4: Installing Engine To Transmission Brace Rod
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.