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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1434 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER REPLACEMENT (6.6L)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: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts
    GM1874075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the starter motor.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the starter motor bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).

  3. Install the exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (With LU3) , Catalytic Converter Replacement (With V8 Engine) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (With LMM) .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Terminal, Bracket & Bolts
    GM1874038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the engine wiring harness lead (2) to the starter motor.
  5. Install the engine wiring harness lead nut (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).

    6. Fig 3: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Components
    GM1874037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the starter solenoid cable (7) to the starter.
  7. Install the starter solenoid cable nut (6) to the starter.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  8. Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) .
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) .
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