Removal (4.2L)

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Disconnect the negative battery negative cable. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose.
Remove the battery positive lead from the solenoid. See Fig 1. Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal lead nut from the solenoid. See Fig 2. Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal lead from the solenoid.
Remove the starter mount bolt and nut. Remove the starter motor. See Fig 3.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Lead

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Fig 2: Identifying Starter Solenoid S Terminal

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Fig 3: Identifying Starter Motor And Mounting Hardware

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