2007 -2013 Silverado: Starter Removal & Installation

[@doobymaster6997]

Just did this yesterday. Got new motor from Amazon, perfect fit. Hardest part was getting the two bolts for the starter loose without snapping. Used a propane torch to warm them up and break corrosion. Old motor slipped out between frame and exhaust manifold easy. Should always be careful on plastic clip for solenoid (some call it trigger) connection. The clip can get brittle and break easy. Mine was o.k. I had felt motor was failing due to slower cranking and corrosion on wiring. Checked old motor after removal. Got some sparking at terminal when connected, but old motor wouldn’t turn at all. Job done for $120 Canadian.

[@williamfaulkner5665]

Thank you for the great video. I just got mine done. I’m nothing more than a weekend mechanic and your video really helped. Just fyi for others, I had an easier time getting the new starter in back into position from going underneath the truck rather than the wheel well.

[@michaelabrams1244]

Straight to the point, clear, and informative. Nice job. Thanks for sharing!

[@ParanoidBroth]

Did this recently and had to take the heat shield off the manifold in order to squeeze the starter out. Great video!

[@Customcages1]

Love this video, probably the best I've ever watched straight to the point. No Jibber Jabber getting it done!!

[@TheShakir98]

It was the same procedure on my 2010 GMC Sierra Denali with 6.2L. Thanks. Note: Do not bother going under the car as there are lines that cover. Get it out of the passenger side wheel well. It was extremely easy and I did it on my driveway with basic tools. You also don't need to remove that cover with 10mm bolt. Make sure to undo the positive bolt and the harness first then take off the mounting bolts

[@Laytongamezone2]

Thanks for the video just replaced mine in 30 minutes 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Optimus42069]

My 08 Silverado is having to undego this surgery and thank you for allowing me to know the procedure for it

[@kscrib1]

Love your videos. Always informative and direct to the point.

[@MasterJacks]

Thank you!

[@TheTexican05]

Your video and editing are on POINT! Thank you for this: I've always gone from below on the starter jobs, but it's a gigantic PITD on a 4WD Chevy to do so...your fender method looks much more promising. 🍺

[@Shedhunter2]

PITD.. I like that! I think I'm gonna use that, if you don't mind!

[@davidnation4437]

1:21, that shot is money. ty

[@muneeb6502]

Man I love ur videos it's right on no hustle easy and fast.... Thanks

[@elfraustoable]

Thank you! You did an excellent job! Saved me a trip to the mechanic.

[@somanynamesilltrythis0180]

I appreciate you listing the torque specs. Im planning on replacing the starter on my 08 Silverado tomorrow and was just curious if there was anything I should know before hand. I was just gonna crawl underneath and drop the old starter, but taking the wheel and fender liner out looks like a better way to see everything. Thank you!

[@clem95627]

Perfect video. No wasted time.

[@trujillo2430]

Quick and easy video. Love it. Thank you.

[@Oldstar234]

Nice video, straight to the point, great information shared.

[@kevingwynn5654]

Yours is about only video I've found that shows the "easy way" by accessing thru the wheel well👍 just wish you could slow down a bit, makes it easier to study what lookin at😂😂

[@kcadventure-m3u]

You can slowdown playback speed on you tube down to 1/4 speed

[@warrenturnbull3436]

That’s the glory about you tube… you can pause the video and mimic what they do and then play it again

[@mindbreaking]

FYI, 2007 New Body Silverado does not use a plug, its a post. Different part number.

[@daleredhage2942]

You do not need to remove that inspection cover if you replace the starter through the fender like this trust me I just did mine.

[@bigwigvideos]

He said on there it just made it easier

[@daleredhage2942]

@@bigwigvideos i don't see how it just slipped right out seems like a waste of time to remove cover

[@mick304]

You made it look easy, but I know my abilities, particularly with getting those wheel well covers off-I always break those damn plastic screw things.

[@railerz101]

Good job. Thanks for the info

[@anthonywilliams6175]

So is this the passenger when that needs to be removed?

[@MasterJacks]

@@anthonywilliams6175 Yes, the starter is on the passenger side of the engine

[@MadMonkeyFriend]

Perfect

[@Coolguy88359]

Do you put anti seize starter bolts?

[@MasterJacks]

@@Coolguy88359 no, it wouldn't hurt anything, but not necessary for the location

[@Shedhunter2]

Thanks!

[@stevenwithaph9785]

So to be clear no need to remove the positive cable also?

[@MasterJacks]

No, just the negative

[@stevenwithaph9785]

@@MasterJacks thank you sir

[@stevenwithaph9785]

@MasterJacks do the 5.3 ever require starter shims?

[@stevenwithaph9785]

I asked because we replaced the starter and the noise is worse so we think we're in the right ballpark. maby now we need shims?

[@MasterJacks]

Maybe. You shouldn't need shims for this starter, but shims can definitely affect engagement and noise. Can you describe the noise before and after starter replacement?

[@generaldiego]

dope

[@kennytijerina3933]

Ur editing is bad bruh.