GM 12694626 Starter Assembly, .

First, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. On 6.0L models, loosen the wheel lug nuts for the right front wheel. On all models, raise the front of the vehicle and place it securely on jackstands. On 6.0L models, remove the right front wheel. Remove any skid plates, if equipped, to allow access to the starter. On non-6.0L models with 4WD, remove the right front differential carrier bracket under the starter, if equipped. On 6.0L models, remove the right front wheel well splash shield. On all models, remove the starter heat shield, if equipped. To remove the heat shield from the starter, simply pull it off. Disconnect the battery cable and the starter control cable from the starter solenoid terminals. If you're unable to remove the nuts that secure the starter cable and starter control cable nuts with the starter bolted in place, skip this step for now, then remove the nuts and disconnect the two electrical cables after the starter has been unbolted. On 6.0L models, remove the transmission cover bolt. On all models, remove the starter mounting bolts and remove the starter. You can remove the starter from underneath the vehicle on non-6.0L models. On 6.0L models, remove the starter through the right wheel well opening. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to tighten the starter mounting bolts.

The initial steps for removing and replacing a starter motor include:Disconnecting the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.Raising the vehicle and securing it on jackstands.

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.