How to take out and replace the starter and how to clean the Bendix?

2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

250,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

CARL CARR

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the car starts most times but does not start sometimes and when it's not starting it only makes one click.

Jul 15, 2021 at 8:40 AM

SQM

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Hello,

I have attached complete replacement and rebuilt procedures for the starter, see bellow.
You also might find this article helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

https://youtu.be/iySmMQM5OLE

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.

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Jul 15, 2021 at 9:03 AM

COLBY_STEPHENSON2000

CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
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Hello,

I have attached the removal and install of the starter motor below. With the amount of miles I would just replace it. It could make for a bad day if you remove it and try cleaning it and reinstall to find it still doesn't work.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Thanks,

Colby

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Jul 15, 2021 at 9:05 AM

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