How hard is it to change the starter on a 97 Blazer? what do i have to do?
How to remove the starter on a 97 Blazer?
It's not hard at all. Should be on the right hand side of the engine where the transmission bolts to the engine. There are two 15mm bolts that hold it in place to the engine block and there are 2 wires that need to be unbolted from the starter. The large (main wire) should be purple in color and is also a 15mm nut. The second, smaller wire, should be a 10mm nut. It's easier to pull the two large bolts holding the starter in place first, and after the starter is free from the bell housing (part of the transmission) wiggle the starter out and then let it down so you can get to the starter wires.
How to remove the starter on a 97 Blazer?
First get a bar of soap and scratch it with your finger nails,this will put soap under your nails and keep the grease and grime outta there for easy cleanup later,now let's turn a wrench. Disconnect negative battery cable,truck in park,level suface if you need to raise use jackstands. Remove nut holding cable to starter,remove 2 bolts holding starter to bell housing,remove,reverse for assembly. Safety first wear goggles.
