with truck on jackstands lift engine a couple of inches the starter
will almost fall out.take it to rebuid shop most will do it for under
100.00 and warrenty it good luck

How accurate is this compared with a '98 3.2 V6? I'd hate to get about 1/2 way done and then have to call a tow truck.

Has anyone else accomplished starter removal/replacement this way?

thanks

-Nos

Nos,

I am getting ready to change out my starter this weekend. I have heard there are only 3 ways to get the starter out. Jack the engine, take off the exhaust pipe at the manifold, or disassemble the starter and selenoid in the engine compartment and remove seperately. I was able to remove the starter motor but not the selenoid. I will probably jack the engine first. Let me know what you did.

Matt

I removed the exhaust pipe. Get some PB Blaster and soak the studs/nuts before wrenching.

I removed the exhaust pipe. Get some PB Blaster and soak the studs/nuts before wrenching.

I have a '98 Rodeo and just accomplished a starter R&R this morning. When I removed the two mounting bolts it practically fell out. As a matter of fact, if not for the positive cable being attached, it would have fallen and hit me in the face. I had no problem with the exhaust being in my way. Entire job took less than half an hour.

Good luck.