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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 207 (STARTING SYSTEM)REPLACEMENT PROCEDURESSTARTER MOTORINSTALLATION
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U
Starter Motor: Installation
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation
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- Position the starter motor to the block. See Figure
. Install the starter motor bolts. Tighten the starter motor bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.NOTE: Orient the purple lead wire to the 10:00 position when installing.
- Install the starter motor S terminal washer and purple lead wire. See Figure
. Install the S terminal nut. Tighten the S terminal nut to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.NOTE: Orient gray and rust harness leads to the 6:00 and 7:00 position.
- Install the gray and rust harness leads to the solenoid. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the solenoid. Install the positive battery cable nut. Tighten the positive battery cable nut to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the catalytic converter. Tighten all bolts and fasteners to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten cable to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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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.