Starter Problems......

[Sierra98]

I need a new starter, and I was wondering how to replace it? Anybody got step by step directions. pics would be nice


thanks.

 

[Bigg G]

It's basically pretty easy but I suggest you buy/borrow a repair manual or log on to autozone.com and download their R/R Instructions.

 

[GWKP]

first step ALWAYS disconnect the battery then get to work! its self explanitory for the main part,on my 98 i had 2 bolts, just reattach positive wire and ground if needed

 

[jshawag12]

i had the same question...there are two lines that go over the bottom of mine....will it drop to the side of these without having to remove them...is it really as easy as two bolts and two or three wires? thanks

 

[jshawag12]

i'll have you some pics today or tomorrow...i had to shim mine up and might add another one in there...my parents have an obs suburban and there is a little different sound so i'm trying to get it close to theirs because it sounds perfect...

 

[unstable]

It's two bolts to drop the starter. The pain in the butt part is getting the wires off of the thing. Sometimes you can manage to get them off before you remove the starter from the block, other times you have to drop the starter and try to suspend it while you remove the wires...other times the starter drops and you're not prepared for the weight and you rip the wires and then you have to put new terminals on them.

 

[Sierra98]

thanks for the input guys. i'm back on the road.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Hardest part is getting to the little connections on the solenoid. There's just not much space to work in