GM 19180528 Starter

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.