Mazda Tribute / Ford Escape 2002 4cyl Starter Removal, also Checking clutch bolts

Mazda Tribute / Ford Escape 2002 4-cyl starter ( & clutch bolts ) 0:01 Removal 14:15 Reinstallation 20:45 Check clutch bolts (NOT part of normal starter repair) See companion video for starter dismantling I&included the clutch bolt check because this is, to my surprise, possible on this motor. I did it because the starter problems were caused by a stray clutch locating dowel. In the event, all bolts were correctly torqued up. This is not the easiest-to-see video, most of the stuff is out of sight or hidden by a clutter of pipes & wires. It&often much easier to do it by feel than to see what&happening. Removal: Remove battery & tray, air filter & inlet pipe. Undo all connections & anchor clips on main cable battery - control box - starter - alternator & loosen cable Undo 3 starter fixing bolts Under car: Remove steady bracket for RH drive shaft Pull starter down enough to access & undo connections from main cable, & remove starter Reinstallation: Screw a dowel (headless bolt with screwdriver slot) into starter centre bolt hole Under car: Lift starter half way into place, connect up to main cable (1 bolt-on, 1 push-on terminal) Fit starter fully into place From above: Install two starter bolts, remove dowel & install third bolt Reconnect main cable to alternator, control box, & other connections and anchor clips Under car: Refit bracket for RH driveshaft bearing From above: Reinstall air filter & pipe, battery & tray