how to replace starter on 2002 Oldsmobile Alero?

Starter

Removal & Installation

2.2L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Starter electrical connectors

   Starter motor
   
   

   
   
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Starter motor. Torque the bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).

   Starter electrical connectors

   Negative battery cable
   
   

3.1L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Starter electrical connectors

   Starter motor
   
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Starter motor. Torque the bolts to 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).

   Starter electrical connectors

   Negative battery cable
   
   

3.4L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Flywheel inspection cover

   Starter electrical connectors

   Starter motor
   
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Starter motor. Torque the bolts to 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).

   Starter electrical connectors

   Flywheel inspection cover. Torque the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).

   Negative battery cable

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   REMOVAL PROCEDURE
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   Raise and support the vehicle.
   Disconnect the electrical connectors (3, 4) from the starter.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Remove the starter bolts.
   Remove the starter.
   INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Install the starter. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
   Install the starter bolts. Tighten Tighten the starter bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft) .
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Connect the electrical connectors (3, 4) to the starter. Tighten Tighten the battery terminal nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft) .
   Lower the vehicle.
   Connect the negative battery cable.