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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1242 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER SHIELD REPLACEMENT (LP1, LY7)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Locating Starter Heat Shield Mounting Bracket To Engine Block Retaining Nut
    GM847390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the starter heat shield bracket to the stud located at the engine block.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the engine block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Starter Heat Shield Mounting Bracket Retaining Nut
    GM772393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the starter heat shield bracket to the stud located at the rear of the starter motor.
  4. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the starter.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: Aligning Starter Heat Shield To Starter Motor & Brackets
    GM772392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets.
  6. Install the bolt/nuts securing the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt/nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  7. Install the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) .
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