How to remove starter motor on 94 Q45
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eallanboggs
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How to remove starter motor on 94 Q45
Can't get a wrench on bottom bolt. Space is very confined and steering rack and stabilizer bar are both in the way. Even with those removed I still don't believe I could get a wrench on that bottom bolt(tried a stubby and even it won't fit in there). Is there a trick to this or is a special tool required. The top bolt is not as difficult. It is by no means easy, but at least I got a stubby rachet and socket on it. I didn't take it out since I figured I better wait until I get the bottom on out first. thanks
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goody90q45
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- Car: 1992 Infiniti Q45 (sold)
- Location: Orangevale, CA
Re: How to remove starter motor on 94 Q45 (eallanboggs)
See if this helps. Welcome to NICO.
(Copied from another thread)
List of Tools
* 1/4" drive ratchet with 10, 12, & 14 MM sockets & 2" - 3" extension
* 10 MM box wrench (for PS fluid tubing on rack)
* 1/2 drive ratchet (for upper starter bolt)
* 14 MM Stubby combo wrench
* 3/8" drive ratchet with 14 MM socket,* 3/8" drive universal joint extention, * two 6" straight extensions 3/8" drive. (or one 6" and two 3")
Procedure
* Disconnect battery
* Remove under pan from car. You need it off to access one of the bolts later.
* Remove PS fluid tubing from steering rack... the one that is near the starter. (This may not be necessary but I did it to make life easier).Note that fluid will leak and leak from the tube. plug it with a rubber stopper or ear plug, or just allow it to drain into a containter for disposal. Or empty the PS fluid before starting the job. And be sure to keep the inlet to the rack clean and covered too (another hearing protector is perfect!).
* Remove heat shield for steering rack - two 10 MM bolts
* Disconnect slenoid wire connector.
* Using a 12 MM socket on 1/4" drive, disconnect battery connection to solenoid. You'll need to remove the rubber cover first.
* Completely disconnect the battery wire - so that they are not touching, the the cable from the battery is free to move around.
* Loosen upper starter bolt using a stubby 14 MM combo wrench. To get enough leverage in the weird space, put the square drive of the 1/2" drive ratchet into the cresent side of the stubby combo. Once loose you might use the 1/4" drive set to get the bolt further out more quickly. Remove the bolt.
* Loosen the lower starter bolt. To do this snake the 3/8" drive extensions from in front of the cross member, over the cross memeber, and through to the starter. You might have to tussle with the cables to get it through.
* Once the extention is at the bolt, just crank it off.
* As long as you have an OEM starter I expect that the starter will come out easily. If you have a starter like the reman I pictured above, then you'll need to be creative - rumor has it that you need to jack up the engine.
* Reverse the process to install. Remember to top off the PS fluid before you start the car!
Nice! - no nightmares or band-aids on this repair if you have the right (common) tools. I had to go out and buy the stubby 14MM once I figured out what I needed.
(Copied from another thread)
List of Tools
* 1/4" drive ratchet with 10, 12, & 14 MM sockets & 2" - 3" extension
* 10 MM box wrench (for PS fluid tubing on rack)
* 1/2 drive ratchet (for upper starter bolt)
* 14 MM Stubby combo wrench
* 3/8" drive ratchet with 14 MM socket,* 3/8" drive universal joint extention, * two 6" straight extensions 3/8" drive. (or one 6" and two 3")
Procedure
* Disconnect battery
* Remove under pan from car. You need it off to access one of the bolts later.
* Remove PS fluid tubing from steering rack... the one that is near the starter. (This may not be necessary but I did it to make life easier).Note that fluid will leak and leak from the tube. plug it with a rubber stopper or ear plug, or just allow it to drain into a containter for disposal. Or empty the PS fluid before starting the job. And be sure to keep the inlet to the rack clean and covered too (another hearing protector is perfect!).
* Remove heat shield for steering rack - two 10 MM bolts
* Disconnect slenoid wire connector.
* Using a 12 MM socket on 1/4" drive, disconnect battery connection to solenoid. You'll need to remove the rubber cover first.
* Completely disconnect the battery wire - so that they are not touching, the the cable from the battery is free to move around.
* Loosen upper starter bolt using a stubby 14 MM combo wrench. To get enough leverage in the weird space, put the square drive of the 1/2" drive ratchet into the cresent side of the stubby combo. Once loose you might use the 1/4" drive set to get the bolt further out more quickly. Remove the bolt.
* Loosen the lower starter bolt. To do this snake the 3/8" drive extensions from in front of the cross member, over the cross memeber, and through to the starter. You might have to tussle with the cables to get it through.
* Once the extention is at the bolt, just crank it off.
* As long as you have an OEM starter I expect that the starter will come out easily. If you have a starter like the reman I pictured above, then you'll need to be creative - rumor has it that you need to jack up the engine.
* Reverse the process to install. Remember to top off the PS fluid before you start the car!
Nice! - no nightmares or band-aids on this repair if you have the right (common) tools. I had to go out and buy the stubby 14MM once I figured out what I needed.
