DIY for Starter 98 SE

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Hey guys, starter replacement on a 1998 Maxima SE.....is there a DIY for it? Any help would be great My buddy is strapped for cash and his starter crapped the bed and the shop wants $400 to replace it. I have not touched a maxi before, but I'm also not new to cars..........I have 3 SC300's that I have built from the ground up, I just want to know if this is something that is a PIA or if its simple and how long it should take. The starter on my SC300 is fairly easy......now the starter on my SC400 is PIA just about the ENTIRE engine has to be taken down to replace it lol.

[loystock]

Job is not difficult, even with limited hand tools.
-Remove the air inlet duct (undo air filter clips, disconnect MAF sensor, disconnect 3 tubes, loosen clamp to TB and undo bolts tied up with duct)
-Disconnect starter connectors (one single-wire connector and the battery connector to starter solenoid)
-Remove two bolts
-Remove starter
-Reverse procedure for installation.

Note: In some cases, the starter may just be 'sticky' and needs cleaning. You can dis-assemble the starter, but make alignment marks so you can quickly put them back. The front side is mechanical - pinion and planet gears which can be cleaned and then lubricated with White Lithium Grease. The rear is the motor itself which can be cleaned with Contact Cleaner.

[NutriaforBreakfast]

Easier than a FORD which has starter on bottom of engine

[BeEasy114]

Yea. I own 1993 Nissan Maxima SE and its way too simple. Like he said if you move the air filter the starter is right under it unscrewed re-screwed esc. easy. I actually paid a mechanic because i was new with my engine. And i'm mad that i did, wasted so much money. Then it wasn't my true problem...