How to remove a starter
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'''How to remove a starter on a 1990-199? Chevy Blazer, S10, Bravada, ect. with 4.3L engine''' | '''How to remove a starter on a 1990-199? Chevy Blazer, S10, Bravada, ect. with 4.3L engine''' | ||
| − | '''Tools | + | '''Tools needed:''' |
8mm wrench | 8mm wrench | ||
| − | 8mm or 5/16,13mm,14mm,15mm (3/8 drive sockets)1/4 drive 11mm deep socket | + | 8mm or 5/16",13mm, 14mm, 15mm (3/8" drive sockets)1/4" drive 11mm deep socket |
Extensions | Extensions | ||
| − | 1/4in and 3/8in drive ratchet | + | 1/4in and 3/8in drive ratchet. If bolts are tight, use breaker bar. |
Jack and jackstands | Jack and jackstands | ||
| − | Lug wrench/3/4 socket with 1/ | + | Lug wrench/3/4" socket with 1/2" drive breaker bar |
'''INSTRUCTIONS:''' | '''INSTRUCTIONS:''' | ||
| − | 1. Remove the negative battery cable( use 8mm socket or wrench | + | 1. Remove the negative battery cable (use 8mm socket or wrench and jack up the truck/suv). |
| − | 2.Remove wheel and disconnect Battery cable | + | 2.Remove wheel and disconnect Battery cable and "S" terminal with 13mm and 8mm sockets. The "S" terminal nut is easy to remove |
using a fine tooth ratchet. | using a fine tooth ratchet. | ||
| − | 3. Remove and support the starter | + | 3. Remove and support the starter. For better access, remove the torque converter cover (4 bolts) and the transmission line which is bolted to the engine oil pan. Use an 11mm socket. |
| − | 4 Remove the starter | + | 4 Remove the starter and install the rebuilt/new starter. Replace everything you removed to get to the starter. |
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