96 GT Starter removal

[Doug Sample]

I am trying to remove the starte from a 96 GT (4.6). I believe there is a third bolt ontop of the starter than I can not see. Can someone fill me in on a clue as to how to remove this? Thanks.

 

[Mike97gt]

I am trying to remove the starte from a 96 GT (4.6). I believe there is a third bolt ontop of the starter than I can not see. Can someone fill me in on a clue as to how to remove this? Thanks.

Yeah there is a third bolt and it SUCKS! the way I get them out is a long extension with a swivel On my own cars I don't put the third bolt back in

 

[bhuff30]

Use lots of extensions and go through the k-member.

 

[wmburns]

A 13mm flex socket works for me. Long extensions through the K-member. Can be easier if a buddy turns the ratchet while a 2nd person guides the socket onto the bolt (by feel).

When it comes time to re-install, lightly tape the bolt to the socket to aid in getting it started. Once started, remove the tape.

Once you have done it a few times, then it is easier to visualize the location of the bolt and it will go much quicker/easier.

 

[TheSalad]

Drop the K-Member

Or do what has been said already. Two people will make it easier.

 

[stangfanatic]

Yea, I remember that #$%@ bolt when I was doing the clutch in my 96. Double jointed wrists and elbows help too.

 

[Greenscobie86]

What everyone said. It is a PITA!

A nice flex 13mm socket will help though. You will have to "feel" you way around for that bolt.

And whatever you do, do not put it back in lol.

 

[Jack peaker]

What everyone said. It is a PITA!

A nice flex 13mm socket will help though. You will have to "feel" you way around for that bolt.

And whatever you do, do not put it back in lol.

It's the only way to do it easy

 

[Jack peaker]

I just did my starter on my 97 mustang gt was not all that bad like he said a 13 swevil socket and two short extentions then a 3/8 regular swevil then come through the front by sway bar you will have to add extentions as you go come in next to engine mount not through it.that's the 4.6

 

[imp]

It sounds dang near identical to the Fox with 5.0 to me. imp