Repair 7

How to Remove a Starter From a 1994 Ford T Bird

The starter on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird bolts to the bell housing, between the transmission cross member and the transmission. Compared to other vehicle manufacturers, Ford placed the starter in a relatively easy place. This makes completing the job less labor intensive. If it has become difficult to start your 94 T-bird, replacing the starter will prevent possible damage to the flywheel.

Instructions

1

Remove the negative battery cable from the battery with a socket and ratchet.

2

Locate the starter between the transmission cross member and the transmission. If you are not sure what it looks like, use the replacement starter as a visual reference.

3

Remove the nut that secures the positive battery cable to the back of the starter. The nut often rusts, using a pair of vice grips might be necessary.

4

Disconnect the wire harness from the solenoid. The harness has a small tab in the center of it. Push on the tab, and pull the harness off the solenoid.

5

Remove the three bolts that secure the starter to the bell housing. Pull the starter out of the bell housing. Inspect the base of the starter for any shims, which Ford sometimes uses. If you locate any, transfer them from the old starter to the new starter.

6

Slide the starter gear into the hole on the bell housing, and mesh the gear with the flywheel.

7

Secure the starter to the bell housing by bolting it in place.

8

Reconnect the wire harness to the T-Bird solenoid.

9

Reconnect the positive battery wire to the back of the starter. Use the new nut supplied with the replacement starter.

10

Reconnect the negative battery cable to the battery.