Friday, June 3, 2011

How do you change starter motor in a car?

It%26#039;s a Ford escort. Yes I know that Ford stands for Fix Or Repair Daily. I%26#039;m just wondering.|||You need a good set of sockets, a screwdriver, small open-end wrenches, scissor jack, chocks for the wheels and replacement starter.


Disconnect the battery. Don%26#039;t ever work on any electrical part %26#039;til the battery is disconnected. Jack the engine up by placing the jack under the transmission just behind the flywheel. This will give you just a little bit more room to work in. From the top or bottom, if you prefer, remove the wiring from the starter then with the 3/8 ratchet, unscrew the starter mounting bolts, save them and re-use. Install the replacement in the same position, tighten it down, re-install the wiring, remove the jack, replace the battery connection, start the car. Don%26#039;t forget to save the old starter for a %26quot;core%26quot; return it to the place where you purchased the new one, get your core charge back.|||Undo the bolts and wires and then redo the bolts and wires the way they were...|||Considering you don%26#039;t know how to replace the starter I don%26#039;t think you can say Ford is %26quot;Fix or Repair Daily%26quot;..