Whats the trick in getting the starter out.

[tonyd]

Im swapping engines and everything is going well due to all the help from the forum. When removing the starter from my 98 xlt auto 4x4 I couldn't find a place to remove the starter. I was on the ground, on my back and didn't see any place to remove it. Leaving it unbolted laying on something, I removed the engine with it tucked away on the side. Question is. Will I need to do that in reverse or is there a better way . Thanks for all the help.

 

[bigredrangero]

It will wiggle out and down, backside first. You might practice getting it up and in while the motor is out

 

[pjtoledo]

@bigredrangero
please check the dates, this issue was probably resolved 11 years ago.
there have been "a few" starter removal posts since then.

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[SenorNoob]

On pc there is a date/time above every post.

 

[gw33gp]

I have never been able to figure out a way to remove the starter on a 4.0 L engine with 4WD without removing the transmission. If you disconnected the starter and laid it to the side to remove the engine, I think that is all you can do. Just reinstall the engine and reattach the starter after the engine is in.

If there is a way to do it any other way, I would sure like to know about it too.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I have never been able to figure out a way to remove the starter on a 4.0 L engine with 4WD without removing the transmission. If you disconnected the starter and laid it to the side to remove the engine, I think that is all you can do. Just reinstall the engine and reattach the starter after the engine is in.

If there is a way to do it any other way, I would sure like to know about it too.

I’ve taken the 4.0 OHV starters in and out a few times over the years. It’s easier with the front driveshaft on 4x4s out of the way. It can be done through. On my mom’s 02 Explorer with the 4.0 SOHC I had to unbolt it by feel from under and push it up so my dad could hook it from the top and wiggle it up out. It’s not easy, but it can be done.

 

[bobbywalter]

I have never been able to figure out a way to remove the starter on a 4.0 L engine with 4WD without removing the transmission. If you disconnected the starter and laid it to the side to remove the engine, I think that is all you can do. Just reinstall the engine and reattach the starter after the engine is in.

If there is a way to do it any other way, I would sure like to know about it too.

they all come out without even pulling the drive shaft let alone the trans.


you pull it back and invert it ....pull the wires....flop them over and walk it out.

noting the positioning of the wires before loosening them.

installation is the reverse of removal.

its a 15 minute job ... 20 if you stop to drink a beer...