Replacing the starter for my car

1999 MITSUBISHI MAGNA
410,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MISTERMAN
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I've never done this before. Do have socket set and also jack but no stands and no hoist. Very limited space hard to remove the holding bolt for the starter.
Apr 14, 2019 at 11:34 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

I would absolutely recommend not getting under a vehicle without it being supported properly on jack stands. There have been countless cases of people getting seriously injured and even killed by getting under a improperly supported vehicle. I have a few links for you to go to down below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out, please.

Thanks,
Alex
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Apr 15, 2019 at 3:21 AM
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