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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 682 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (6.6L (LLY) ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the starter motor.
    Fig 1: View Of Starter
    GM1334814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the starter motor bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 78 N.m (58 lb ft).

  3. Install the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L (LLY) Engine) in Engine Exhaust.
  4. Install the positive battery cable lead (8) to the starter.
    Fig 2: View Of Cables, Connector & Retainers - Lower Right Of Engine
    GM1369543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the positive battery cable nut (7).

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

  6. Install the engine wiring harness lead (1) to the starter.
    Fig 3: View Of Engine Wiring Harness
    GM1369542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the engine wiring harness nut (4).

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

  8. Install the right fender wheelhouse inner panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  9. If necessary, install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
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  • • 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.
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