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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 467 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM & STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (4.3 L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Connect the wires to the solenoid.
Tighten
- Tighten the battery positive cable 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 1: Tightening Engine Wiring Harness To Starter
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the starter and the inboard starter mounting bolt. Do not tighten.
Install the starter shims, if equipped.

Fig 2: Installing Starter Shims
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the outboard starter mounting bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the starter mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Outboard Starter Mounting
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the differential carrier shield, if equipped.
Install the differential carrier shield mounting bolts, if equipped.
Tighten

Tighten the differential carrier bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .

Fig 4: Installing Differential Carrier Shield
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.