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Old 07-30-2011, 02:45 PM   #12
procaddytech
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Re: How do you remove starter on 98 lesabre. cant find ANY helpful info I need

Be careful when doing this. You can tke the nut off the bottom of the strut that holds it to the bracket. If you have a floor jack or 2 and some jack stands you are good to go. With the nut off of the strut, support the bottom of the oil pan with a jack with a piece of 2x4 on it. Loosen the two front frame bolts and the strut bracket should lower with the frame allowing you to get the wrench out and finish removing the bolt. If you can jack the car up high enough to put a short jackstand with a piece of 2x4 or similar under the oil pan, use a floor jack to support the front of the frame. Remove the front corner frame bolts, maybe loosen the rear frame bolts a few turns and lower the frame in the front via the jack. Watch for anything that may bind. The frame shouldn't need to be lowed too much to get the access you need. If you choose to leave the frame alone you can still remove the strut nut, remove the bolts holding the engine mount to the right side body near the belt area and jack the engine up a bit. Have the jack ready before you start loosening or removing mount or frame bolts.
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