Replacing the starter for my car

Tiny
MISTERMAN
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  • 1999 MITSUBISHI MAGNA
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 410,000 MILES
I've never done this before. Do have socket set and also jack but no stands and no hoist. Very limited space hard to remove the holding bolt for the starter.
Sunday, April 14th, 2019 AT 11:34 PM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
  • MECHANIC
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Hello,

I would absolutely recommend not getting under a vehicle without it being supported properly on jack stands. There have been countless cases of people getting seriously injured and even killed by getting under a improperly supported vehicle. I have a few links for you to go to down below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out, please.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Monday, April 15th, 2019 AT 3:21 AM

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