starter replacement procedure?

2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
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WRENCH TURNER
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4 cylinder Front Wheel Drive Automatic

What is the procedure for replacing the starter? what has to be done first, second and third, ext. I am stuck.
Dec 27, 2009 at 7:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE


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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and support the vehicle. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3, 4) from the starter.


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Remove the starter bolts. Remove the starter. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


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Install the starter. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Install the starter bolts. Tighten Tighten the starter bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft) .


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Connect the electrical connectors (3, 4) to the starter. Tighten Tighten the battery terminal nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft) . Lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.
Dec 27, 2009 at 7:40 PM
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is there anything other than what you have mentioned that i need to remove it? Do i need to come in from the wheel well to get to these bolts? i have the top bolt half way out , but the ratchet does not have room to extract the bolt all the way. Do i need to take off the exhaust manifold ext.? i am still stuck
Dec 28, 2009 at 12:52 AM
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You can get to these bolts using a 3/8 drive long extension and go in from the front of the engine at starter level use a universal 14 mm that should work. Send pictures of what you are up against if it doesn't.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 29, 2016 at 5:12 AM
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