I am dropping the transmission on a 2016 z71 4x4 diesel and am hitting some roadblocks. Torque converter went bad at 90k, goal is to just change it, transmission seems ok still. I have the service manual, and all has been fine up to the point of pulling the starter.

It is billed as a 1.8hr job, but is also stated as requiring pulling a motor mount to get it out. The starter will ALMOST fit out without removing it- 1/4” would do it. The motor mount requires pulling the steering shaft, which I would prefer to avoid. I can get most of the bolts loose, but two of the lowers are well hidden. Absolutely no way it’s 1.8hr with the motor mount.

Has anybody done the starter replacement one and might have some insight? Or the whole thing. There is bizarrely little info out about thee diesel specifically. The rest, I think I’ve got a handle on, but this is proving to be a big pain.

 

i just pull the mount. Remove the left fender liner, remove the starter and set the engine on a block of wood. Warranty time for the starter on the 2.8 LWM is 3.0.