How to replace the starter motor on GMC Safari?

To replace the Starter motor, disconnect the battery negative cable and lift the vehicle. Take out the bolts of the Starter motor and any old shims, and lower the Starter motor. Before removing the Starter motor, disconnect the Starter enable relay lead, the battery positive cable and the generator output (BAT) leads from the Starter solenoid field leads. For installation, join the Starter motor field leads with a loosely mounted Starter enable relay lead to the Starter solenoid terminal that has their terminal retaining tab matching with the solenoid. Loosely install the generator output (BAT) lead and the battery positive cable to the solenoid terminal with the battery positive cable terminal retaining tab to the Starter solenoid. Tighten the Starter enable relay lead nut and tighten battery positive cable nut to 2 nm (18 lb in) and 9 nm (80 lb in), respectively. Mount the two Starter motor bolts and shims (if required) from the Starter to the engine and tighten the bolts to 43 nm (32 lb ft). Lastly, lower the vehicle and reconnect the battery negative leg.

How to service and repair the starter motor on GMC Safari?

A Starter motor repair or servicing requires users to disconnect the negative cable from the battery followed by raising the vehicle. Remove the Starter motor mounting bolts and the shims which were used earlier before lowering the Starter motor. The Starter service requires electrical lead disconnection of the Starter enable relay enable relay lead , the battery positive cable , and the generator output (BAT) lead from each terminal on the solenoid Starter before removing it. Installation starts by positioning the Starter enable relay lead loosely on the Starter solenoid terminal followed by the generator output (BAT) lead and the battery positive cable with their terminal retaining tabs properly set. Screw the Starter enable relay lead nut to 2 n.m while the battery positive cable nut should be tightened to 19 n.m. Iture the Starter motor to the engine by mounting two bolts with appropriate shims and tighten these bolts to 43 n.m (32 lb ft). After completing the task lower the vehicle then reattach the negative end of the battery.

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GMC Safari Starter Part Number: 10465167
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 GMC Safari | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Starter Part Number: 10465577
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- Other Name: Starter (Remanufacture); Starter Motor; Starter, Starter Motor
- Replaces: 10465520
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 GMC Safari | Base, SL, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Starter Part Number: 10496873
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Motor, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 01988714, 10455305, 1988714
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1990 GMC Safari | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Starter Part Number: 89017637
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 GMC Safari | Base, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Starter Part Number: 89017441
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
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- 2004 GMC Safari | Base, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Starter Part Number: 10465065
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Motor, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
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- 1991-1996 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Starter Assembly Part Number: 10465032
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- Other Name: Starter Motor, Remanufactured; Starter; Starter, Starter Motor; Motor, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 10455016
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- 1992-1996 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Starter Assembly Part Number: 10465492
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- Other Name: Motor, Starter Motor; Starter; Starter, Starter Motor
- Replaces: 10455066
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1990 GMC Safari | Base, SL, SLE, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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GMC Safari Starter Part Number: 10465462
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- Other Name: Starter, Starter Motor; Starter Motor
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- 1999-2000 GMC Safari | SL, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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The GMC Safari Starter is among the famous parts mostly recognized for its effectiveness and crashes rating, and it represents a critical aspect of the GMC Safari function. This starter play the role of converting the electrical energy that is from the battery into mechanical energy required by the engine to crank and start without necessarily straining. The Starter is created to work with different GMC Safari models, contributing to the car's effectiveness and safety, so everyone could rely on their van for work or regular trips. The GMC Safari manufactured between 1985 to 2005 is a minivan that was designed on rear-wheel-drive and could be used in a lot of ways, passaging and for cargo use inclusive. A special note should be made of the high-performance capabilities of the Starter for the safari's range of engines from the 2.5L four-cylinder through to the 4.3L v6, and even into the high compression engines; where cranking power is critical, and the efficiency of the starter is the key. Specifically, it has state of the art technologies like gear reduction mechanisms that increase torque and eliminates kickback, a regular challenge with the fuel injected motors. It is because of this reliability and performance that the GMC Safari Starter stands out in the automobile market as one of the legacies of the GMC Safari; the manufacture of which saw the production of approximately 3.2 million units. Safety features, the enhancing joint of parts, increases the product's vice and overall efficiency- all make the GMC Safari Starter one of the essentials for any GMC Safari car owner.

GMC Safari Starter Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the starter motor on GMC Safari?
A:
To replace the Starter motor, disconnect the battery negative cable and lift the vehicle. Take out the bolts of the Starter motor and any old shims, and lower the Starter motor. Before removing the Starter motor, disconnect the Starter enable relay lead, the battery positive cable and the generator output (BAT) leads from the Starter solenoid field leads. For installation, join the Starter motor field leads with a loosely mounted Starter enable relay lead to the Starter solenoid terminal that has their terminal retaining tab matching with the solenoid. Loosely install the generator output (BAT) lead and the battery positive cable to the solenoid terminal with the battery positive cable terminal retaining tab to the Starter solenoid. Tighten the Starter enable relay lead nut and tighten battery positive cable nut to 2 nm (18 lb in) and 9 nm (80 lb in), respectively. Mount the two Starter motor bolts and shims (if required) from the Starter to the engine and tighten the bolts to 43 nm (32 lb ft). Lastly, lower the vehicle and reconnect the battery negative leg.
Starter
10465462
Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on GMC Safari?
A:
A Starter motor repair or servicing requires users to disconnect the negative cable from the battery followed by raising the vehicle. Remove the Starter motor mounting bolts and the shims which were used earlier before lowering the Starter motor. The Starter service requires electrical lead disconnection of the Starter enable relay enable relay lead , the battery positive cable , and the generator output (BAT) lead from each terminal on the solenoid Starter before removing it. Installation starts by positioning the Starter enable relay lead loosely on the Starter solenoid terminal followed by the generator output (BAT) lead and the battery positive cable with their terminal retaining tabs properly set. Screw the Starter enable relay lead nut to 2 n.m while the battery positive cable nut should be tightened to 19 n.m. Iture the Starter motor to the engine by mounting two bolts with appropriate shims and tighten these bolts to 43 n.m (32 lb ft). After completing the task lower the vehicle then reattach the negative end of the battery.