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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2007
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I change mine a couple of years ago. Most important is to make sure the battery is diconnected. The aluminum lines in the area will ground through the tools also look where the starter is bolted to the block when you pull it down, there could be shims on it you would what back in place. I think there are only two bolts that hold mount the starter and two wire connections on the back(take these off first if possible).
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Elkton MD
Starter
It's worth the little extra time to remove the knock sensor shield and disconnect the battery first.
The Cat. Conv. is in the way of a 'normal' size socket. Use a 1/4" drive with a long extension and the 'proper size socket. Raise the socket (on the extension) toward the front of the car/starter then there's room to move the socket rearward (slightly above the starter and cat) and engage the bolt.
The wires are easier to disconnect once the starter is unbolted and moved forward slightly.
My '95 had no shims.
If you're into repairs, there are some threads on rebuilding the solenoid including where to get the parts. Use 'search' above and it will turn up. I chose to buy a rebuilt.
The Cat. Conv. is in the way of a 'normal' size socket. Use a 1/4" drive with a long extension and the 'proper size socket. Raise the socket (on the extension) toward the front of the car/starter then there's room to move the socket rearward (slightly above the starter and cat) and engage the bolt.
The wires are easier to disconnect once the starter is unbolted and moved forward slightly.
My '95 had no shims.
If you're into repairs, there are some threads on rebuilding the solenoid including where to get the parts. Use 'search' above and it will turn up. I chose to buy a rebuilt.
