I just replaced starter on my 2001 trooper without removing exhaust OR loosening engine mounts. It is unmodified factory condition. After loosening I was able to rotate starter, remove solenoid then by drawings to down back end first and solenoid housing in about 7:00 position near the exhaust it rotated right out. Did reverse with new starter. As precaution to get a little more clearance I removed the clutch slave shield but it probably was not absolutely necessary. Much cleaner and faster than the other posted procedures. I googled to this site before starting. Hope this helps guys/gals in the future.