Just replaced starter in 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. Summary of steps: 1-Disconnect battery cables. 2-Unfasten & roll plastic housing toward front of tire. (passenger side) 3-Using 1/2" socket wrench, remove large cable from starter. 4-Using 5/16" socket wrench, remove small cable from starter. 5-From under truck, remove 2 bolts from starter using 1/2" socket wrench & extensions. 6-Remove starter. 7-Install new starter & re-install 2 bolts. 8-Connect large cable to starter. 9-Connect small cable to starter. 10-Connect cables to battery. (Positive first.) 11-Test starter by starting truck. 12-Roll/fold plastic housing around tire back into place & secure. ***I didn't need to remove oil dipstick tube. ***I didn't need any metric wrenches. Thanks for video. This just summarizes for easy referral.
I just did mine on a 2003 GMC Sierra. These tips saved me a BUNCH of time. The wires can come off with some LONG extensions (my ratchet was out near the compressor with a universal joint near the starter). Biggest savings was removing the inner fender lining - great tip whoever suggested that. I had the truck running again in 90 minutes ish.
Thank you !!! I was out in 5 degree weather trying to get the starter out and couldnt figure out how to get at the nut for the wire. I did what you said, removed the tire and detached the shroud. Bamn! I got it! Thank you!
Just did mine this morning. Thanks for the video, you tube saved me another big labor charge. Worst part on mine was getting the large wire nut off the post. Wasn't enough clearance to slide the 13mm socket on the nut. Use a wrench to just barely loosen it and then the socket went on. Was really pretty easy thanks to these guy's who filmed how to do it and put it on YT.
I personally want to thank you for this video. In the process of moving my 2001 Tahoe started died. We did everything I could mechanically don’t get her going to no avail. I found your video and and with all your specific info my son and I removed and installed a new starter in just under an hour. 10 stars to you for all your help my friend. I am a loyal subscriber from this moment on. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😎😎😎✨✨✨✨🙏🏽👋
HUGE TIP FOR THE END PUTTING IT BACK IN. I was fighting it just like in the video to put it back in, I ended up sticking a prybar between the front (non torpedo side) and the control arm and forced it in. It went right in after that. So if yours is getting caught on the control arm right there, just jam a pry bar in there and it should help alot.
@@ShiftyReaperGaming Sounds like the wrong starter if it goes in that easy. A new starter shouldnt make any clicking noise once installed. If it is in fact the correct starter then i would check and make sure all the bolts are seated equally, so that it isnt by chance sideways
When putting starter back in, you have to twist the starter slightly towards the wheel while pulling it in and then straighten it out once it's in. I 110% Agree with taking tire off and pulling shield partially out of the way. These are the worst damn starters to replace or remove if you have to replace crankshaft position sensor. Make sure you have some Xanex on hand also, that helps!!
Thanks for putting this up for us. Just replaced the starter on my'04 Silverado and your video really helped me know what needed to happen and what to watch out for. Thanks!!
I have an 2001 Silverado 1500, 4.3L V6, my starter replacement was similar but only took about 5 minutes to remove. The bolt pattern and overall fit was different. This video was still helpful but I wanted others to know that the project isn't as daunting (on my truck) as this video makes it out to be.
Thanks for the video it helped so much. I learned a lot and save about $350 in labor. I have a 2001 z71 5.3L and it was exactly like this.I found a couple of tricks along the way. For the two bolts that could be accessed through the wheel well I used about 18inches worth of extenders and an elbow and got to them without taking the wheel off. I slid the heat shield off through the wheel well also, this gave more clearance whe I took the starter out. I did have to put the socket and extensions on from under the vehicle and the attach the ratchet through the wheel well. Putting it back on I attached the 8mm first but I used bricks to prop up the starter so I didn't have to hold it up after connecting. I slipped it in there and found it easier to get the torpedo end in first and the bring the back in from above due to the transmission casing. Just had to move the silver metal lines a bit. Then I bolted it in and attached the 13mm from under the truck, the slide the washer and nut on through the wheel well. Then I put the socket and extensions on from under and tightened through the wheel well. I even was able to slide the heat shield on after everything else through the wheel well and adjusted in to place from underneath.
Thanks for a detailed video. 2006 Escalade ESV. The trick of removing the wheel well was great. I literally pulled the old one out and put the new one into place in about 15 minutes, just using both hands to move it around and twist it, tight, but doable. The longest part was the setup, prepping, etc, but worth it for the aggravation and muscling I would have had to do. The only hard part was really tightening the 8mm nut cause I wasn't sure the position, but seriously, awesome video, you saved me time, effort, and as I said aggravation!!
I just did the starter on a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500. 2WD 5.3L I know taking off the tire and taking loose the wheel well shield seems easier to get your hand up in there, but to be honest, if you just get the two wires loose before taking the starter off, it is simple after that. You can get those two wires off the starter, from down below ,with a baby (1/4") ratchet, (handle up towards manifold for turning room) with a shallow well 13 mm and shallow well 8 mm. When you take the starter loose & pop out the two long bolts, rotate the starter 180° and then tip the rear up into the engine, towards the exhaust manifold and push it back a little, so that the rounded end will come out first, down towards the ground & then the replacing is the reverse order. Saves you from having to remove the tire & wheel well shield loosening. Wish I had done a video on this today, but hopefully it cuts your time down for replacing the starter. I still gave a thumbs up for the video
Just removed mine from a 2006 chevy 2500hd 6.0 L and i didn't have any issues getting the starter out (after bolts off almost fell out straight down) Getting to the nuts on the solenoid was easy, had plenty of clearance. I guess you're working on a different year. Great, to the point video dude. Why people don’t understand how to just perform the task with minimal talking i will never know.
Great video.......just saved me $300.00 in shop labor costs. Did it myself in about 40 minutes.....my only gripe about the job was its hard for 6ft 4in tall and 300lbs man to fit......but all in all ........was not that bad at all....thanks brother!
Just did this myself, here are some tips.. REMOVE battery cables FIRST! and then you need a: #8 or 5/16 (deep), 10, 13, (13 DEEP SOCKET) and maybe a 14 mm plus a few extensions. the #8 or 5/16 socket should be deep and preferably the 1/4" ratchet size. All others can be the 3/8" ratchet size but I did find the #10 to be easier in the 1/4" size as well. Large bolts holding the starter on are 13mm.. When re-installing DO NOT crank down too tight on the power or signal wires that go on the solenoid or you can easily brake it! be gentle as you are removing it, if it's not coming out you are likely hitting the trans lines, trans dipstick, the block, the oil sensor etc... but it does and will pull out with ease, back first, then wire end up, then gear side that was in the flywheel should face down, at that point you will be able to undo the smaller signal wire first, then the main larger power wire. Also, remember to clean the ring connectors with a wire brush or a little sand paper if needed for a better connection before re-installing.
working on my 2001 Tahoe cannot get the starter out to save my life and cannot get my hand in-between the exhust manifold and frame to unscrew the three wires any suggestions
Good call on removing the wheel. I didnt need to adjust anything else, used a cheater bar on the two bolts and the started fell out. Luckily I had my sockets right there so I one handed it until it was disconnected. Pretty easy job.
I got everything off nuts off for both starter wires the two bolts that hold the starter in place the oil pressure sending unit wire unbolted the dipstick bracket but I noticed you skipped the part and how you actually pull the starter through that narrow hole on the video which is where I'm stuck at the starter is completely out of the bellhousing but I can't pull the starter through that narrows slot any tips???
@@1010deathmetal I mean isn't that the best way for GM? Easy for their mechanics, tough for the laymen without a YT Vid or similar teaching method that was much tougher to get back in the late 90s - early 00s.
@@collinwmckinnon yeah I had to learn to move the oil dipstick and it's no issue now, the starters in the transmission are a headache when that's all that's wrong with it.
The final step of getting the starter back into the transmission opening is that you have to rotate it clockwise about 30ﾟ in order to make it go into the transmission then you rotate it back counterclockwise into the correct position after that. Otherwise good video with good tips.
Easiest way is to remove heat shield on solenoid, remove bolts holding 2 aluminium tubes to engine just forward of starter and undo 2 plastic clips holding wires to the same bracket for 2 aluminum tubes. Starter then can be removed easily. You can undo small and large electric wires after getting starter out.
I've done a few starters back in my teens without much problem. Recently, however I pulled the starter from my 01 Silverado in order to get to the crankshaft position sensor and change it out. I probably didn't have to disconnect the wires but this was my first attempt on this vehicle. Whenever I took things apart I didn't take note on how the heat shield should be attached so I guessed at it. Big mistake! Since then the vehicle would start okay about half the time and when it didn't I had to get out of my vehicle and move the shield with a screwdriver until it was in a position enough that the vehicle would start. Then finally today the shield shorted and started a small fire. Fortunately I was able to somehow get the fire out with the same screwdriver. I probably moved the shield off enough to stop the short. Fortunately I was able to drive the vehicle to a tire and mechanic shop just in time for them to service my vehicle before closing. They said the starter was bad or going bad so I let them replace it. About a $400 repair bill but at least it's fixed and I shouldn't have to worry about it for a long time now. Yes it is a royal pain in the rear to work replace those things. Well done at Shore Tire in Lenexa, KS!
If my 05 Sierra started on fire, I would remove whatever valuables I had in it, and give it a 5 minute head start before I called 911. I had a 01 tahoe and it was great, this sierra eats money though. I really like it but it's getting sold in the spring
Awesome video showing the fender well access. Obky thing missed was the socket size for the underneath bolts . That's actually what I was looking for before I had to crawl under in a snowbank to find out. It shit out plowing
On 4.3 there's no need to take wheel off or fender liner. Just did this in a gravel driveway with plastic ramps from autozone. It's about a 30 to 40 minute job. Take battery cable off, take 2 13mm starter bolts out, pull starter and twist so you can get to 8mm and 13mm nuts for wires and remove and replace in reverse. Easiest starter I've ever replaced. Oh, and the blue plug, you'll need to get a flat head screwdriver behind the black end of it and gently pop it up and out it will come.
When you have a snake and a drill it will make the job easy all you need to use your deep socket to loosen up then use the snake to do the rest of the job...especially tight area..
I got a 2001 Yukon same problem nobody explained exactly how to remove the starter. I worked in it for 2 1/2 hours with no luck! All I needed was to slid it out enough to put in a crankshaft sensor, thanks for the tips. That worked wonderful!!!
Question for just removed the starter out of my 00 silverado and like yours just remove all the bolts and disconnect the power wires to it got it out got a new but unlike my old one after I connect the wire for the 13mm then the 8mm on the very front of mine I have another wire post so am I missing something or does the store clerk at AutoZone just gave me the wrong ine and doesn't know what he is doing or is that me and if you have time and not really sure on what I am talking about I can send pics to help thanks for your time and have a wonderful day
Hey guys I just replaced my starter in my 02 Silverado 1500hd. It took 2- 2.5 hrs. I did not use a jack or jack stands kind of for an experiment. It can be done lol It wasn’t that bad. I used a deep socket for the 13mm bolts (with extensions) and a 9/16 wrench for the single small nut. It all went smoother than expected. the worst part was tightening the wire nuts. I suggest using a long ratchet and wrench for those. and going from the wheel well is the best way like the vid. I didn’t remove the wheel well plastic lol I always have trouble with those clips. Good luck. My truck starts instantly now. ⚡️
Maybe I'm weird or there's something different about my 2000 silverado 2500. But I just drove it up on the ramps, and reached up from underneath without removing anything extra. I can remove both wires before touching the bottom bolts, then unscrew the bottom ones and finagle just a bit and she comes out. Took me 20 minutes for a full swap. Probably helps to have my wife inside praying 😂
I didn't hear you mention this in your video, but did you already disconnect the battery cables? Those silverado's are awful for leaking oil. Was this a customers truck? I would have pressure washed it prior to even touching that area. I have to do mine since I believe that the starter was sticking and then the vehicle had taken five turns of the key to finally start. I made it to the house and thought that I would find a video to see if someone had a better way. Removing the wheel well plastics and the tire will probably do the trick...thanks for posting
Thanks much for the video, this is great information that is well presented! I'm working on my starter removal and I used your video. It's a great help. Thanks again.
All that extra work isn't necessary..I just changed the starter on my 05 Silverado and only removed 2 bolts and 2 nuts. Pull the starter back a bit and twist it to clear the dip stick..wiggle it out. Was easy for me..
When I had to do the crankshaft position sensor on my truck I realized how much of a B it would be to get the starter all the way out. Luckily you only have to unbolt and push the starter out of the way for the sensor. But my truck is high mileage so when that starter goes I know it’s gonna be a pain to replace. Thanks for the video tho. Idk if those are trans cooler lines or what running next to the starter but damaging them is my biggest fear because it’s tight in there
This is a crazy scenario, my truck 99 Silverado 4.3 atm going to swap, has a weird kill switch setup, that connect right near the starter is unplugged with the blue, what exactly is that for and where would I locate the place to connect it back I can’t find it
The most probable reason you had so much trouble getting it back in was likely because you didn't remove the transmission dust cover that it slides into...it's easier if you do that, one bolt, then put the cover & starter back in together & it goes in much easier...
I did it 3 times now you do not need to take the wheel off it’s easy now for me if you just take the time to study other videos on the starter putting it back in Angel it up and then once you clear the oil level sensor push towards the engine and push back easy it takes a few times but once you get it down the next starter change it will be easier
Just get a stubby 3/8 ratchet with a deep 8mm and 13mm. That way you won't have to remove the tire. It'll make getting the starter out a 5 minute job once you learn how to wiggle it out.
Anyone know the part # for the black shim peice that's between the starter and flywheel case? My 02 2500hd didn't have one when I replaced mine and now there is a gap
I don't want to sound negative but no one has mentioned that the Silverado comes with two different types of starters. I believe is more important before you start the job, especially if you don't have another vehicle to go to the store. Good luck to everyone.
There’s actually a much easier way that allows one to access the 13mm nut almost squarely using an extension. I wish I could articulate how to do it. I believe it is the textbook way to do it and I discovered it just by happenstance. I didn’t jack my truck up or remove the wheel.
I have 2002 and 2011 Silverados both with 4 wheel drive. That adds even more fun to this party. Replaced the starter on te 02 already and now the 11 is talking to me. I can't wait.
I did this to mine and now I can't hook up the battery terminals to the battery because it sparks and tries to crank the truck up nothing is touching do u no what could cause this
No hate on your method and this video helped me out but I didn't take all that apart and it was more efficient even tho it was a pain to fit the new one in
I tried with my 2007 tahoe 4x4 and there is hardly any room to bring it down enough to take it off. I tried for an hr and ended up giving up. Will try again today
ANYBODY READING THE COMMENT DO ONE MORE THING. There is a small sheet metal shield just below the starter on the transmission held by one small bolt. TAKE IT OFF. Starter slips right out and in.
Man I was crying last night attempting to take this starter off.. what a terrible design they should put the engineering dept who came up with this design in prison.. and ,make them change every starter that goes bad on this model vehicle until the the cars stop coming they can set them free on parole.. lol bad engineering dept shame on. You fools
They do that intentionally,so you have to take it to a shop, especially to a dealer. That's what Tesla will avoid any warranty if you trying to do any work by yourself.
Yes it a bich I did it a year ago and now I have to do it again .I must of put it in Rong because now I'm getting grinding noise and no start .2006 GMC Sierra pickup . great Video 👍🇨🇦
Just replaced starter in 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD.
Summary of steps:
1-Disconnect battery cables.
2-Unfasten & roll plastic housing toward front of tire. (passenger side)
3-Using 1/2" socket wrench, remove large cable from starter.
4-Using 5/16" socket wrench, remove small cable from starter.
5-From under truck, remove 2 bolts from starter using 1/2" socket wrench & extensions.
6-Remove starter.
7-Install new starter & re-install 2 bolts.
8-Connect large cable to starter.
9-Connect small cable to starter.
10-Connect cables to battery. (Positive first.)
11-Test starter by starting truck.
12-Roll/fold plastic housing around tire back into place & secure.
***I didn't need to remove oil dipstick tube.
***I didn't need any metric wrenches.
Thanks for video. This just summarizes for easy referral.
Thank You for putting this in steps with detail.Gunna try this.🙏🏼
Just about to do a starter on a family members 2500 and this is exactly the write up I was looking for, thank you!
I just did mine on a 2003 GMC Sierra. These tips saved me a BUNCH of time. The wires can come off with some LONG extensions (my ratchet was out near the compressor with a universal joint near the starter). Biggest savings was removing the inner fender lining - great tip whoever suggested that. I had the truck running again in 90 minutes ish.
I've watched this like 3 times prior to changing the actual starter. You've made my life a hell of a lot easier 🙏
Thank you !!!
I was out in 5 degree weather trying to get the starter out and couldnt figure out how to get at the nut for the wire.
I did what you said, removed the tire and detached the shroud.
Bamn!
I got it!
Thank you!
L0pp
Just did mine this morning. Thanks for the video, you tube saved me another big labor charge. Worst part on mine was getting the large wire nut off the post. Wasn't enough clearance to slide the 13mm socket on the nut. Use a wrench to just barely loosen it and then the socket went on. Was really pretty easy thanks to these guy's who filmed how to do it and put it on YT.
I personally want to thank you for this video. In the process of moving my 2001 Tahoe started died. We did everything I could mechanically don’t get her going to no avail. I found your video and and with all your specific info my son and I removed and installed a new starter in just under an hour. 10 stars to you for all your help my friend. I am a loyal subscriber from this moment on. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😎😎😎✨✨✨✨🙏🏽👋
Dude! Thank you so much for that. People in other videos lead you to believe it's just the two long bolts on the bottom. What a great trick.
I took off the heat shield gave me lits if room. The tire fender advice best advice in almost any repair video I've seen. Thanks a million!
HUGE TIP FOR THE END PUTTING IT BACK IN. I was fighting it just like in the video to put it back in, I ended up sticking a prybar between the front (non torpedo side) and the control arm and forced it in. It went right in after that. So if yours is getting caught on the control arm right there, just jam a pry bar in there and it should help alot.
Thanks will try next. Had to give up for the day, arms too weak
Mine goes in easy but if it’s tightens down to much it clicks when I loosen it it grinds
@@ShiftyReaperGaming
Sounds like the wrong starter if it goes in that easy. A new starter shouldnt make any clicking noise once installed. If it is in fact the correct starter then i would check and make sure all the bolts are seated equally, so that it isnt by chance sideways
When putting starter back in, you have to twist the starter slightly towards the wheel while pulling it in and then straighten it out once it's in. I 110% Agree with taking tire off and pulling shield partially out of the way. These are the worst damn starters to replace or remove if you have to replace crankshaft position sensor. Make sure you have some Xanex on hand also, that helps!!
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Thanks for putting this up for us. Just replaced the starter on my'04 Silverado and your video really helped me know what needed to happen and what to watch out for. Thanks!!
I have an 2001 Silverado 1500, 4.3L V6, my starter replacement was similar but only took about 5 minutes to remove. The bolt pattern and overall fit was different. This video was still helpful but I wanted others to know that the project isn't as daunting (on my truck) as this video makes it out to be.
Thanks for the video it helped so much. I learned a lot and save about $350 in labor. I have a 2001 z71 5.3L and it was exactly like this.I found a couple of tricks along the way. For the two bolts that could be accessed through the wheel well I used about 18inches worth of extenders and an elbow and got to them without taking the wheel off. I slid the heat shield off through the wheel well also, this gave more clearance whe I took the starter out. I did have to put the socket and extensions on from under the vehicle and the attach the ratchet through the wheel well. Putting it back on I attached the 8mm first but I used bricks to prop up the starter so I didn't have to hold it up after connecting. I slipped it in there and found it easier to get the torpedo end in first and the bring the back in from above due to the transmission casing. Just had to move the silver metal lines a bit. Then I bolted it in and attached the 13mm from under the truck, the slide the washer and nut on through the wheel well. Then I put the socket and extensions on from under and tightened through the wheel well. I even was able to slide the heat shield on after everything else through the wheel well and adjusted in to place from underneath.
Thanks for a detailed video. 2006 Escalade ESV. The trick of removing the wheel well was great. I literally pulled the old one out and put the new one into place in about 15 minutes, just using both hands to move it around and twist it, tight, but doable. The longest part was the setup, prepping, etc, but worth it for the aggravation and muscling I would have had to do. The only hard part was really tightening the 8mm nut cause I wasn't sure the position, but seriously, awesome video, you saved me time, effort, and as I said aggravation!!
I just did the starter on a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500. 2WD 5.3L I know taking off the tire and taking loose the wheel well shield seems easier to get your hand up in there, but to be honest, if you just get the two wires loose before taking the starter off, it is simple after that.
You can get those two wires off the starter, from down below ,with a baby (1/4") ratchet, (handle up towards manifold for turning room) with a shallow well 13 mm and shallow well 8 mm.
When you take the starter loose & pop out the two long bolts, rotate the starter 180° and then tip the rear up into the engine, towards the exhaust manifold and push it back a little, so that the rounded end will come out first, down towards the ground & then the replacing is the reverse order.
Saves you from having to remove the tire & wheel well shield loosening. Wish I had done a video on this today, but hopefully it cuts your time down for replacing the starter.
I still gave a thumbs up for the video
Just removed mine from a 2006 chevy 2500hd 6.0 L and i didn't have any issues getting the starter out (after bolts off almost fell out straight down) Getting to the nuts on the solenoid was easy, had plenty of clearance. I guess you're working on a different year. Great, to the point video dude. Why people don’t understand how to just perform the task with minimal talking i will never know.
Great video.......just saved me $300.00 in shop labor costs. Did it myself in about 40 minutes.....my only gripe about the job was its hard for 6ft 4in tall and 300lbs man to fit......but all in all ........was not that bad at all....thanks brother!
Just did this myself, here are some tips.. REMOVE battery cables FIRST!
and then you need a:
#8 or 5/16 (deep), 10, 13, (13 DEEP SOCKET) and maybe a 14 mm plus a few extensions.
the #8 or 5/16 socket should be deep and preferably the 1/4" ratchet size. All others can be the 3/8" ratchet size but I did find the #10 to be easier in the 1/4" size as well.
Large bolts holding the starter on are 13mm..
When re-installing DO NOT crank down too tight on the power or signal wires that go on the solenoid or you can easily brake it!
be gentle as you are removing it, if it's not coming out you are likely hitting the trans lines, trans dipstick, the block, the oil sensor etc... but it does and will pull out with ease, back first, then wire end up, then gear side that was in the flywheel should face down, at that point you will be able to undo the smaller signal wire first, then the main larger power wire. Also, remember to clean the ring connectors with a wire brush or a little sand paper if needed for a better connection before re-installing.
working on my 2001 Tahoe cannot get the starter out to save my life and cannot get my hand in-between the exhust manifold and frame to unscrew the three wires any suggestions
Just plowed through this in less than a hour using your theory! Thanks Matt.
@@treyxsanchez9774 sorry, I didn't see your message.
@@samferrugia awesome, glad to help and thanks for your reply.
Good call on removing the wheel. I didnt need to adjust anything else, used a cheater bar on the two bolts and the started fell out. Luckily I had my sockets right there so I one handed it until it was disconnected. Pretty easy job.
I got everything off nuts off for both starter wires the two bolts that hold the starter in place the oil pressure sending unit wire unbolted the dipstick bracket but I noticed you skipped the part and how you actually pull the starter through that narrow hole on the video which is where I'm stuck at the starter is completely out of the bellhousing but I can't pull the starter through that narrows slot any tips???
Thanks saved a lot of time! Engineer should go to jail for that lol
Yea don't let the engineering dept for this design ever work on any Chevy vehicle design...
The engineer actually made this very easy with the right approach. I'm not a mechanic and I knocked it out pretty quick
@@1010deathmetal I mean isn't that the best way for GM? Easy for their mechanics, tough for the laymen without a YT Vid or similar teaching method that was much tougher to get back in the late 90s - early 00s.
Why? It's one of the easiest...try the starters built inside the transmission
@@collinwmckinnon yeah I had to learn to move the oil dipstick and it's no issue now, the starters in the transmission are a headache when that's all that's wrong with it.
Thanks for vid! What do you guys think about using the starter wire as a place to wire in a kill switch? The 8 mm bolt wire?
The final step of getting the starter back into the transmission opening is that you have to rotate it clockwise about 30ﾟ in order to make it go into the transmission then you rotate it back counterclockwise into the correct position after that. Otherwise good video with good tips.
Excellent I watched at least three videos but you're a video detailed thank you cowboy
Easiest way is to remove heat shield on solenoid, remove bolts holding 2 aluminium tubes to engine just forward of starter and undo 2 plastic clips holding wires to the same bracket for 2 aluminum tubes. Starter then can be removed easily. You can undo small and large electric wires after getting starter out.
I've done a few starters back in my teens without much problem. Recently, however I pulled the starter from my 01 Silverado in order to get to the crankshaft position sensor and change it out. I probably didn't have to disconnect the wires but this was my first attempt on this vehicle. Whenever I took things apart I didn't take note on how the heat shield should be attached so I guessed at it. Big mistake! Since then the vehicle would start okay about half the time and when it didn't I had to get out of my vehicle and move the shield with a screwdriver until it was in a position enough that the vehicle would start. Then finally today the shield shorted and started a small fire. Fortunately I was able to somehow get the fire out with the same screwdriver. I probably moved the shield off enough to stop the short. Fortunately I was able to drive the vehicle to a tire and mechanic shop just in time for them to service my vehicle before closing. They said the starter was bad or going bad so I let them replace it. About a $400 repair bill but at least it's fixed and I shouldn't have to worry about it for a long time now. Yes it is a royal pain in the rear to work replace those things. Well done at Shore Tire in Lenexa, KS!
If my 05 Sierra started on fire, I would remove whatever valuables I had in it, and give it a 5 minute head start before I called 911. I had a 01 tahoe and it was great, this sierra eats money though. I really like it but it's getting sold in the spring
Awesome video showing the fender well access. Obky thing missed was the socket size for the underneath bolts . That's actually what I was looking for before I had to crawl under in a snowbank to find out. It shit out plowing
Took me 4 hrs of ingenuity to get it off
Now to put it bk on🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ thanks for ur tips tho it helped a lot
So when you undo the 2 bolts holding it up in place it doesn't freely fall out or can't be pulled back to access the 13mm power bolt??
On 4.3 there's no need to take wheel off or fender liner. Just did this in a gravel driveway with plastic ramps from autozone. It's about a 30 to 40 minute job. Take battery cable off, take 2 13mm starter bolts out, pull starter and twist so you can get to 8mm and 13mm nuts for wires and remove and replace in reverse. Easiest starter I've ever replaced. Oh, and the blue plug, you'll need to get a flat head screwdriver behind the black end of it and gently pop it up and out it will come.
When you have a snake and a drill it will make the job easy all you need to use your deep socket to loosen up then use the snake to do the rest of the job...especially tight area..
Thanks. Knew I had to take that dam wheel off. Glad I went a head and pop on here. Real time saver. Thanks
to avoid a shocking surprise, disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery before you start.
yeah i learned that lesson years ago haha
Wish I would have read this a few days ago Haha ⚡️
You disconnect the negative, NOT the positive.
@@talangue Either works
mrmotofy no it doesn’t
You've been of great help with that video. Thanks !
I got a 2001 Yukon same problem nobody explained exactly how to remove the starter. I worked in it for 2 1/2 hours with no luck! All I needed was to slid it out enough to put in a crankshaft sensor, thanks for the tips. That worked wonderful!!!
thanks the video helped a lot, but very hard to put back in had a lot of trouble but works great
Question for just removed the starter out of my 00 silverado and like yours just remove all the bolts and disconnect the power wires to it got it out got a new but unlike my old one after I connect the wire for the 13mm then the 8mm on the very front of mine I have another wire post so am I missing something or does the store clerk at AutoZone just gave me the wrong ine and doesn't know what he is doing or is that me and if you have time and not really sure on what I am talking about I can send pics to help thanks for your time and have a wonderful day
Thanks so much man! You saved me a lot of time!! 👍🏻😎
Hey guys I just replaced my starter in my 02 Silverado 1500hd. It took 2- 2.5 hrs. I did not use a jack or jack stands kind of for an experiment. It can be done lol It wasn’t that bad. I used a deep socket for the 13mm bolts (with extensions) and a 9/16 wrench for the single small nut. It all went smoother than expected. the worst part was tightening the wire nuts. I suggest using a long ratchet and wrench for those. and going from the wheel well is the best way like the vid. I didn’t remove the wheel well plastic lol I always have trouble with those clips. Good luck. My truck starts instantly now. ⚡️
Also I forgot to disconnect the battery. Safe to say I learned my lesson ⚡️🤣
Maybe I'm weird or there's something different about my 2000 silverado 2500. But I just drove it up on the ramps, and reached up from underneath without removing anything extra. I can remove both wires before touching the bottom bolts, then unscrew the bottom ones and finagle just a bit and she comes out. Took me 20 minutes for a full swap. Probably helps to have my wife inside praying 😂
Good tips here.
I will pull tire and move dipstick.
4wd ads some difficulty to it.
What is that blue plug next to the starter I’d really need to know
I didn't hear you mention this in your video, but did you already disconnect the battery cables? Those silverado's are awful for leaking oil. Was this a customers truck? I would have pressure washed it prior to even touching that area. I have to do mine since I believe that the starter was sticking and then the vehicle had taken five turns of the key to finally start. I made it to the house and thought that I would find a video to see if someone had a better way. Removing the wheel well plastics and the tire will probably do the trick...thanks for posting
Thanks much for the video, this is great information that is well presented! I'm working on my starter removal and I used your video. It's a great help. Thanks again.
Removing the one little 10mm bolt holding the converter cover shield in place helps a lot too imho
All that extra work isn't necessary..I just changed the starter on my 05 Silverado and only removed 2 bolts and 2 nuts. Pull the starter back a bit and twist it to clear the dip stick..wiggle it out. Was easy for me..
Good for you bud
Very Helpful Video.
Thank you!
Awesome video!! It made things way easier!! Thank you!!
When I had to do the crankshaft position sensor on my truck I realized how much of a B it would be to get the starter all the way out. Luckily you only have to unbolt and push the starter out of the way for the sensor. But my truck is high mileage so when that starter goes I know it’s gonna be a pain to replace. Thanks for the video tho. Idk if those are trans cooler lines or what running next to the starter but damaging them is my biggest fear because it’s tight in there
Im haveing so much trouble getting it on any advice ?
what would u guys to charge to do this job
This was super easy. I took the wheel off but didnt need to remove the fender liner or take the blue blug loose.
This is a crazy scenario, my truck 99 Silverado 4.3 atm going to swap, has a weird kill switch setup, that connect right near the starter is unplugged with the blue, what exactly is that for and where would I locate the place to connect it back I can’t find it
Connector*
The most probable reason you had so much trouble getting it back in was likely because you didn't remove the transmission dust cover that it slides into...it's easier if you do that, one bolt, then put the cover & starter back in together & it goes in much easier...
What’s that sensor called that’s at @21 seconds of the video underneath the starter mine keeps leaking
Most videos don't show removing the tire and pulling back the wheel well guard. So much easier this way!
I did it 3 times now you do not need to take the wheel off it’s easy now for me if you just take the time to study other videos on the starter putting it back in Angel it up and then once you clear the oil level sensor push towards the engine and push back easy it takes a few times but once you get it down the next starter change it will be easier
Just get a stubby 3/8 ratchet with a deep 8mm and 13mm. That way you won't have to remove the tire. It'll make getting the starter out a 5 minute job once you learn how to wiggle it out.
What size socket for two big bolts
Good video and explanation. Thanks man
Anyone know the part # for the black shim peice that's between the starter and flywheel case? My 02 2500hd didn't have one when I replaced mine and now there is a gap
Is there anyway to find out if a mechanic “really” replaced the starter or just cleaned the connections
Best video ever
I don't want to sound negative but no one has mentioned that the Silverado comes with two different types of starters. I believe is more important before you start the job, especially if you don't have another vehicle to go to the store. Good luck to everyone.
There’s actually a much easier way that allows one to access the 13mm nut almost squarely using an extension. I wish I could articulate how to do it. I believe it is the textbook way to do it and I discovered it just by happenstance. I didn’t jack my truck up or remove the wheel.
I have 2002 and 2011 Silverados both with 4 wheel drive. That adds even more fun to this party. Replaced the starter on te 02 already and now the 11 is talking to me. I can't wait.
I did this to mine and now I can't hook up the battery terminals to the battery because it sparks and tries to crank the truck up nothing is touching do u no what could cause this
The engineer should have one of these on his medicine cabinet
So no warning to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery at the beginning of the video?
If you need to be told to do that, you should not be working on any motor
Thanks for the tip to remove wheel to access battery cable. I have an 2002 Silverado 1500. These starters are a bi*** to remove. Must have patience.
Thank you 🇺🇸
I don’t think it gets any more detailed than this
Just replaced mine. Taking out the dipstick is a must!!
Thanks for the info
No hate on your method and this video helped me out but I didn't take all that apart and it was more efficient even tho it was a pain to fit the new one in
Yes, absolutely disconnect your battery cables. Unless you want to. Weld your wrench to your starters
Great job with the video it help me out on replacing my starter
Excellent vid! You by any chance doing a starter switch on 02 Silverado? lol
This guy said the other videos dont show the removal, well neither did this guy.
Gm should shame themselves for this difficulty to remove the damn starter.
Need to see wireing from starter to alltanater
Yes a pivot wrench works
I tried with my 2007 tahoe 4x4 and there is hardly any room to bring it down enough to take it off. I tried for an hr and ended up giving up. Will try again today
I'll pay my buddy to do it, I'm good lmao
It's easy, save your money. Can't imagine this guy doing ball joints....
Thank you
ANYBODY READING THE COMMENT DO ONE MORE THING. There is a small sheet metal shield just below the starter on the transmission held by one small bolt. TAKE IT OFF. Starter slips right out and in.
funny i just replaced the starter on a 2000 chevy 2500 and it came out without a problem, weird how they couldnt appy the same design to the 1500
I have a 2500, it was easy.
I can’t get it back in help me please
Taking out was a Bitch but putting I had to leave the project will try again today holes do line up 😤
You did a lot of extra steps just take out a starter I just did mine in less then 10min
I see what I’m about to deal with!!
it isn't in books either, thank you!
Show where it is located
Nice video thank you. Just as an aside the Air Force has lots of gory pictures of people that wore rings to work on things.
Silicone. Be more useful please.
@@ZombieGhost2250 ?
@@edsmith438 his ring is silicone. 👀
When the engine is leaking oil like that no need for wd 40 😂
Forgot to add take off nut holding plastic shield to transmission.
Show wireing from starter to alltanater
you mean the battery wire and the selenoid ignition wire 8mm.
Man I was crying last night attempting to take this starter off.. what a terrible design they should put the engineering dept who came up with this design in prison.. and ,make them change every starter that goes bad on this model vehicle until the the cars stop coming they can set them free on parole.. lol bad engineering dept shame on. You fools
Try changing a transmission in a 4x4 one. You will probably make some new words up
Брат ты что! Все легко и просто. Снял стартер за 30 секунд. И был удивлен простотой. У тебя наверное руки из задницы .
They do that intentionally,so you have to take it to a shop, especially to a dealer. That's what Tesla will avoid any warranty if you trying to do any work by yourself.
Looks like you need to fix more than a starter. All that oil underneath there.
hell no its rust prevention specially for the bolts
Yes it a bich I did it a year ago and now I have to do it again .I must of put it in Rong because now I'm getting grinding noise and no start .2006 GMC Sierra pickup . great Video 👍🇨🇦