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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 385 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM & STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (8.1L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the starter heat shield, nut and bolts, if necessary.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (35 lb in).
    • Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    2. Fig 1: View of Starter Heat Shield, Bolts, & Nuts
    GM747162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the starter motor.
  3. Install the starter motor bolts.

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

    4. Fig 2: View Of Starter Motor
    GM747161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the engine harness ground (4) to the starter solenoid.
  5. Install the starter solenoid nut.

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

    6. Fig 3: View Of Engine Harness Ground At Starter Solenoid (8.1L)
    GM750961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the positive cable to the starter solenoid.
  7. Install the starter lead nut.

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

    8. Fig 4: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners (8.1L)
    GM751548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. 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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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.