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Starter removal issue

Tiny
JAMES BOWDEN
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  • 2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
  • 4.2L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 217,000 MILES
So I need a new starter. Have been trying to remove the old one. All bolts and electrical connections are disconnected. Started moves but will not come out of housing.
Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

You have 2 mounting bolts and 2 electrical connections.

If you removed them, the starter should come back and out. It may be stuck in the housing.

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

I attached some pictures for you.

Roy
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 11:37 AM
Tiny
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I have removed those. It is stuck in the housing any tips on getting it out from the housing? I'm getting some movement but it will not come out.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 11:39 AM
Tiny
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I would rock it up and down and side to side. There is a small lip on the nose that centers the starter and that may be preventing from coming out.

Also, use a screw driver to help it out as well.

Roy
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 11:43 AM
Tiny
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I will give it a try I'll let you know how it goes.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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Sounds like a plan.

Roy
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 11:48 AM
Tiny
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No real progress made. Will attempt again later. It's hot, lol. Any other tips in the mean time would be greatly appreciated.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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Just using a screw drive between the block and the starter to get it released.

Roy
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 12:17 PM

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