12-10-2016, 11:50 AM
Okay. I disconnected the negative battery terminal. I disconnected the battery cable and spade ignition wires going to the solenoid. I disconnected the two bolts holding the starter. After that with great difficulty (over an hour) I got the starter vertical and pulled it out from the bottom (underside of the car). My problem is that I can't push the new one in the same way the old one came out. I know this makes NO sense but I just can't do it. I got my old one out from below (under the car) but I just can't get the new one back in the same way the old one came out. I'm not in good shape (64 years old with health problems) and gravity is NOT on my side. Also I can't get the starter in from the top. Are you saying that if I remove the charcoal canister the starter will go in easily from the top? I know that removing the charcoal canister makes installing a new alternator easy but will removing the charcoal canister make installing the starter motor easier? I do have an 8 valve engine and I do NOT have 4 wheel drive. I just need (really NEED) how to install my new starter. I'm sure I have the right starter since it looks exactly like my old starter. This is driving me crazy!!! Any and ALL advice will be greatly appreciated!