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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Starter Replacement (L84, L87)

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 1
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 1
  1. {with RC1} Remove the underbody skid shield: 3.1. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x] 3.2. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [2x] 3.3. Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Remove
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 2
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 2
  1. {without RC1} Remove the underbody skid shield: 4.1. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [4x] 4.2. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Remove
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 3
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 3
  1. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 4
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 4
  1. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Starter Heat Shield (2) » Remove
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 5
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 5
  1. Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Starter Solenoid Cable (2) » Reposition away
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 6
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 6
  1. Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (2) » Remove
  2. Starter Solenoid Cable (1) » Reposition away
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 7
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 7

  1. Starter Mounting Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]

  2. Reposition the starter (2) to access the electrical connections.

  3. Protective Sleeve (4) » Reposition

  4. Electrical Connector (3) » Disconnect

Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 8
Starter Replacement (L84, L87) — figure 8

  1. Starter (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

  2. Starter (1) » Install

  3. Electrical Connector (3) » Connect

  4. Protective Sleeve (4) » Install

  5. Starter Mounting Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  6. Starter Solenoid Cable (1) » Install

  7. Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  8. Starter Solenoid Cable (2) » Install

  9. Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  1. Starter Heat Shield (2) » Install

  2. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  3. Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  4. {with RC1} Install the underbody skid shield: 12.1. Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Install 12.2. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications 12.3. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  5. {without RC1} Install the underbody skid shield: 13.1. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Install 13.2. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  6. Lower the vehicle.

  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection