starter replacement procedure?

2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
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WRENCH TURNER
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4 cylinder Front Wheel Drive Automatic

What is the procedure for replacing the starter? what has to be done first, second and third, ext. I am stuck.
Dec 28, 2009 at 3:18 AM
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE


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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and support the vehicle. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3, 4) from the starter.


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Remove the starter bolts. Remove the starter. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


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Install the starter. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Install the starter bolts. Tighten Tighten the starter bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft) .


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Connect the electrical connectors (3, 4) to the starter. Tighten Tighten the battery terminal nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft) . Lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.
Dec 28, 2009 at 3:40 AM
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is there anything other than what you have mentioned that i need to remove it? Do i need to come in from the wheel well to get to these bolts? i have the top bolt half way out , but the ratchet does not have room to extract the bolt all the way. Do i need to take off the exhaust manifold ext.? i am still stuck
Dec 28, 2009 at 8:52 AM
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You can get to these bolts using a 3/8 drive long extension and go in from the front of the engine at starter level use a universal 14 mm that should work. Send pictures of what you are up against if it doesn't.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 29, 2016 at 12:12 PM