Chevrolet 19180528 Starter Asm, (Remanufacture) (Pg260H)

To remove and replace the starter, please adhere to these steps, Commence by turning off the battery at its negative terminal then lift your car up and support it using jack stands. Remove the solenoid heat shield from the solenoid for 4.3L V6 (2014 and earlier), 5.0L, 5.7L, and 7.4L V8 engines and disconnect the electrical leads from both terminals of the solenoid. Proceed to remove the starter solenoid's nut fastening battery cable as well as switch lead to the stud terminals, thereafter disentangling both wires from their respective terminals. Leave them connected if necessary until such time when the starter is out of transmission bellhousing. Remove shims (if equipped) and then starter mounting bolts while making sure that you hold up the starter not to be suspended by wiring harnesses. If you're replacing the starter on a 7.4L V8 engine, take off heat shield from solenoid and put it on a new starter assembly before installing it back into place. Lastly, installation is just a reverse order of removal procedure but make sure that you tighten them with required torque specification for these mounting bolts on starters. For 4.3L V6 (2018 and later), 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L V8 engines start by removing right bell-housing cover retaining bolt; repositioning oil cooler if needed; take out sensor connector; remove two bolts holding down cooler tube bracket in order to permit movement of bracket away from bell housing; after pushing tube upwards in order stabilize position so that it does not flex under pressure during removal or installation processes now slide heat sink onto transmission pipe itself allowing ample clearance between attachment points thus ensuring any movement does not cause undue stress upon components like pump housing or filter housing etc." Remove starter mounting bolts and disconnect the electrical connector from oil level sensor. Slide the starter towards the front of car until it clears transmission bell housing while supporting it to avoid damaging anything. After disconnecting the battery cable and electrical connector from the starter solenoid, go ahead with installation in reverse order but make sure that you tighten them as required for these mounting bolts on starters.

First of all, you need to disconnect the starter motor cable from the negative battery terminal; then on V8 models you will have to loosen the right front wheel lug nuts and raise the front part of your car using jackstands. For V6 models remove oil pan skid plate in case it is equipped and on V8 models as well remove right front wheel well splash shield. Remove if applicable a starter motor heat shield respectively and separate starter control cable and battery cable from starter motor solenoid terminals. On V8 models take off transmission cover, finally unscrew the mounting bolts of a starting engine. To install a new starter, just reverse the order of these steps ensuring that bolts are tightened according to specifications for torque.

For six-cylinder models,Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Loosen the left front wheel lug nuts, then raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the left front wheel. Disconnect the electrical connections at the starter (Remove the nuts and disconnect the battery cable and the solenoid terminal from the starter (you'll be working through the fenderwell)). Remove the starter nut (top) and bolt (bottom) then remove the starter through the fenderwell (Remove the starter mounting nut and bolt). Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the starter mounting fasteners to the specific torque. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the specific torque. V8 MODELS: Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Detach any brackets from the rear steering gear crossmember, then remove it or, remove the catalytic converter for clearance as necessary. Note: It should not be necessary to remove both components. Remove the engine splash shield. Remove the starter solenoid shield and the transmission bell housing bolt (Remove the transmission bellhousing cover bolt). Remove the starter mounting bolts (Remove the starter mounting bolts). Carefully lower the starter with the terminals facing toward the front of the vehicle. Disconnect the wires from the terminals on the starter solenoid (Remove the nuts and disconnect the battery cable and the solenoid terminal from the starter) and remove the starter from the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts.

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.

When suspecting a malfunction in the starting circuit, it's essential not to immediately attribute it to a faulty starter. Instead, perform a systematic inspection of various components and connections to identify the root cause. This is because several factors other than the starter can contribute to starting issues, and diagnosing the actual problem is crucial.

Check the battery charge, cables, ignition switch, fuses, relays, and the starter solenoid wiring.

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.

When dealing with a starting circuit malfunction, it's crucial not to jump to conclusions about the starter's involvement. Instead, conduct a thorough inspection starting with the battery cable clamps, ensuring they are clean and tightly connected to the battery.

Loosen the wheel lug nuts for the right front wheel and raise the front of the vehicle on jackstands.