Yeep13

Im trying to remove a starter from a 93 laredo its my friends and my starter has needed alittle persuasion from a hammer a couple times this month. So before it quits im gonna get a used one. I took off the three connections that attach to the solenoid and took out one 13 mill bolt from the bottom of the starter motor but I cant seem to get to the upper mounting bolt any tips or tricks or anything i have to remove?

Thanks in advance
Dan

bigbadxj

Mix up some ATF & Acetone 50/50 mix in a old spray bottle and soak a couple time the night before and it should come out easy.

Yeep13

Its not that it wont come out, the problem is getting to it. Ive tried to get it from underneath but i cant get the ratchet to it. How did anyone thats done this before get it out?

bigbadxj

I have done at least 8 on I6's and I4's and even one 2.2L diesel and never had a problem with them if you have to use a swivel or u joint attachment. like these

bishop letov

X2 on the swivel/u joint. If you get one like the last one, through a few winds of tape on it to help steady it a bit..

Yeep13

I still cannot get to it I know where the bolt is I can touch it but the solenoid is in the way does it have to come out? and their is some steel lines the get in the way. Is their a faq with pics somewhere?

kitsapfreerider

go through the hood. i had the same problem I think. i just took every extension i had and got to it that way. i have 1995 xj so i don't know if you can get to it through the hood but worth a shot.