How to remove a starter

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==General precautions on removing a starter==
 
==General precautions on removing a starter==
 
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Prior to beginning work on the [[starter]] or any electrical system on an automobile, the [[battery cable]]s should be disconnected.
Prior to beginning work on the [[starter]] or any electrical system on an automobile, the negative (-) [[battery cable]] should be disconnected.
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Starters are heavy and can easily cause injury if they were to fall on you.  Make sure that the starter is supported before removing the bolts and do not lie directly beneath it.
 
Starters are heavy and can easily cause injury if they were to fall on you.  Make sure that the starter is supported before removing the bolts and do not lie directly beneath it.
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===1990-199? Chevy Blazer, S10, Bravada, ect. with 4.3L engine===
 
===1990-199? Chevy Blazer, S10, Bravada, ect. with 4.3L engine===
  
'''Tools needed:'''
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===Tools needed:===
 
8mm wrench
 
8mm wrench
  
8mm or 5/16",13mm, 14mm, 15mm (3/8" drive sockets)1/4" drive 11mm deep socket
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3/8" drive sockets: 8mm or 5/16", 13mm, 14mm, 15mm; 1/4" drive socket: 11mm deep
  
 
Extensions
 
Extensions
  
1/4in and 3/8in drive ratchet. If bolts are tight, use breaker bar.
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1/4" and 3/8" drive ratchet. If bolts are tight, use breaker bar.
  
 
Jack and jackstands
 
Jack and jackstands
  
Lug wrench/3/4" socket with 1/2" drive breaker bar
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Lug wrench or 3/4" socket with 1/2" drive breaker bar
 
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'''INSTRUCTIONS:'''
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1. Remove the negative battery cable (use 8mm socket or wrench and jack up the truck/suv).
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2.Remove wheel and disconnect Battery cable and "S" terminal with 13mm and 8mm sockets. The "S" terminal nut is easy to remove
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using a fine tooth ratchet.
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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.
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4 Remove the starter and install the rebuilt/new starter. Replace everything you removed to get to the starter.
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===Instructions:===
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#Remove the negative battery cable (use 8mm socket or wrench and jack up the truck/SUV).
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#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.
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#Remove and support the starter. For better access, remove the torque converter cover (4 bolts) and the transmission cooler line which is bolted to the engine oil pan. Use an 11mm socket.
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#Remove the starter and install the rebuilt/new starter. Replace everything you removed to get to the starter.
  
 
[[Category:Electrical]]
 
[[Category:Electrical]]
 
[[Category:Engine]]
 
[[Category:Engine]]

Revision as of 12:07, 3 April 2012

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