Starter Replacement

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KENNY1970
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  • 1996 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
  • 3.1L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
How to change and where is it located?
Saturday, September 10th, 2016 AT 8:55 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

You will need to disconnect the battery first before you begin. Next you will need to raise the car up safely.

Here is a guide

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Here is a guide to show you what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Here is what it will be like on your car (below) I got both engines just in case.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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DARREL913L
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  • 1995 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
Electrical problem
1995 Oldsmobile Ciera 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 188.00 miles

Need to know the procedure for uninstalling old and installing new starter.

Thankyou
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, disconnect the battery. Next remove the wires from the starter. Finally remove the two mounting bolts holding it. Remove the starter, and reverse the sequence to replace.
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KITO333
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  • 1993 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
  • 6 CYL
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Electrical problem
1993 Oldsmobile Ciera 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 94600 miles

i need to know how to take out the starter because my solenoid has failed tank you for any help sorry for not donating I would if I could very low on cash thanks again
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RASMATAZ
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Service and Repair

Upon removal of starter, note if any shims are used. If shims are used, they should be reinstalled in their original location during installation.
If starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.

1.Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.Raise and support vehicle.
3.Remove flywheel cover attaching bolts, then the cover.
4.Disconnect all electrical wires from starter.
5.Remove starter motor attaching bolts, then the motor by rotating the solenoid side toward the vehicle.
6.Reverse procedure to install. Torque starter attaching bolts to 32 ft. lbs. and inspection cover bolts to 89 inch lbs.

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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CORSAIR15A
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  • 1987 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
  • 6 CYL
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Engine Mechanical problem
1987 Oldsmobile Ciera 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 110000 miles

I was just wondering how to go about replacing my starter in my 1987 Ciera.
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