Starter - Installation
5.7L
REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD)
1. Position starter (2) into transmission but do not install bolts.
2. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).
3. Position battery cable to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut. Battery. Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.
4. Install and tighten three mounting bolts (1).
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Connect negative battery cable.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)
1. Position starter (1) into transmission but do not install bolts.
2. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).
3. Position battery cable to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut. Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.
4. Install and tighten both mounting bolts (2).
5. Install steering gear assembly and mounting bolts. Install steering column coupling bolt (pinch bolt).
6. Install steering gear heat-shield.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Connect negative battery cable.