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Old 04-25-2007, 09:23 AM
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How to change Starter

I couldn't find a write up on this so posting it here. I have a 97 GXE and need to change the starter on it. Often it gets stuck and won't turn, I can get it to work after tapping on it with a rod or something else. Can someone please tell me how to change it Step by Step or have any drawings showing how to do that. Thanks.
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Old 04-25-2007, 09:28 AM
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Old 04-25-2007, 12:02 PM
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disconnect the batter and move your intake assembly. unhook the hot wire and ground plug to the starter. then take out the two bolts. If I remember right the one closest to the radiator is a 14mm and the one closest to the fire wall is a 17. after the bolts are out the starter will pull out.
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Old 04-25-2007, 04:24 PM
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you better find some good breaker bar
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Old 04-25-2007, 04:46 PM
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By some strange coincidence, I changed the starter on my 95 SE this morning. Yes, the bolts are 14 and 17mm. I completely removed the battery and intake up to the intake manifold to make room, and I didn't have problem breaking loose the bolts with my cheapo 6" ratchet set.

I also replaced the fuel filter, cleaned up my grounding points, cleaned the IACV and replaced the battery while I was in there, took me about 10 hours total, I left the battery at AutoZone to charge overnight and get tested.
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Old 04-26-2007, 01:08 PM
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Thank you all for replying. I got the starter from the wreckers today ($70), will change it this weekend.
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Old 04-26-2007, 02:23 PM
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Also, this might help too http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/516
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