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130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CSURROUNDED
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Do I need to take the starter off to change the positive batterty terminal? If not what tool do I need and size 5/8?
Jan 10, 2011 at 7:49 AM
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JDL
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You need a basic set of tools, wrenches and sockets. I don't know the actual size. Grab a socket and place it on the nut, if a little too small, grab the next size up. Specialty wrenches and sockets, I buy as I need. Basic tools, I buy in a set.

Take the negative battery cable loose.
Jan 10, 2011 at 9:12 AM
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