replacing starter on 1996 S-10

[darthur]

I tried to replace the starter on our 1996 S-10 pickup. Can anyone tell me how you are supposed to get the starter out? I can get the bolts out that hold the starter in place but there is not enough room to actually remove it. Do I have to lift the engine to remove the starter?

Thanks,
Dale

[Mikado14]

Your not going to believe this but it will come out. Sorta like a Chinese puzzle, you just have to find the right position.

[gbic1]

remove the right hand motor mount bolt and jack up the engine. Did one today! Good luck

[vtmecheng]

You Do not, I repeat, Do Not have to take out any motor mounts. I have done two of these and it will come out just like Mikado14 said. You have to rotate the starter to the right position and pull it out a certain way but once you got it you got it. After that have fun getting those little wires back on.

[gbic1]

I am not going to say it wont come out with out lifting, but some times it is easier to remove one (1) bolt to make things easier. Some of these have heat shields on them that make them more difficult.

[sdime]

Originally Posted by gbic1

I am not going to say it wont come out with out lifting, but some times it is easier to remove one (1) bolt to make things easier. Some of these have heat shields on them that make them more difficult.

like say said it will come out just take the two bolt out and unhook the wire i would us a 12" ext.to reach the bolts them all you have to do is work it out i have changed them in like 30 min before so i know it can be done good luck