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How to replace a starter 1995 Altima

 

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1995 Nissan Altima

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Can't seem to get up to the starter. Hands are too large.

Submitted: 2030 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  MechanicMan replied 2030 days and 10 hours ago.

Hello

Here is info requested if you have any qustions just ask

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Altima

See Figures 1, 2 and 3

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Fig. 1: The starter is located to the left of the oil filter housing on the engine block

 

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Fig. 2: The starter motor is removed from the bottom side of the engine compartment

 

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Fig. 3: When installing, be sure to align the starter's mounting bolt holes with those in the engine block

 

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Raise and support the vehicle safely.

  3. Remove the starter support bracket, as required.

  4. Label and disconnect the starter electrical harness.

  5. Support the starter from beneath the vehicle using a jackstand.

  6. Remove the starter mounting bolts.

  7. Carefully lower the starter from the vehicle.

To install:

  1. Position the starter on the engine and support it using a jackstand.

  2. Install the starter mounting bolts and tighten to 30-37 ft. lbs. (40-50 Nm).

  3. Connect the starter electrical harness.

  4. Install the starter support bracket, as required.

  5. Lower the vehicle.

  6. Connect the negative battery cable

Customer replied 2030 days and 10 hours ago.

I was asking this question for my husband Rich. He has worked for 2 days straight and in bed now. He said he cannot get to the starter, he said the whole engine seems to be in front of it and he cannot even reach his hand or anything up into the engine to loosen the bolts on the starter. I plan on accepting your advice but I am not sure if I should push the accept button until I get the full answer but I am waiting to hear from you.39375.9949251157

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Expert:  MechanicMan replied 2030 days and 10 hours ago.

He did state earlier that he had big hands but with extensions and adapters he should be able to reach starter bolts to remove...just follow instructions ....i have big hands and heart too (they say same are same size) but he can do it

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Customer replied 2030 days and 9 hours ago.

Thank you. I hope that this helps him. He will be working on it on Monday as he has the day off. He might start tomorrow though. We will have to buy the extentions and adaptors that you are speaking of. Do you have any idea what he will need?

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Expert:  MechanicMan replied 2030 days and 9 hours ago.

Probably a 12,13 or 14mm socket with a univeral swivel an extension and a rachet and a wrench to remove the battery cable....thats my best

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Expert TypeMaster Auto Tech
Category: Car
Pos. Feedback: 97.5 %
Accepts: 668
Answered: 10/21/2007

Experience: Master Auto Technician 28yrs Electrical and Mechanical experience

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