How do you replace the starter in a 1989 Chevy Caprice?

Answer 1

First and foremost, always disconnect the Negative battery cable when working on any electrical part. The starter for V* Chevys are located where the engine and tranny come together on the passenger side. Either put the car on ramps, or if you can't get it to start at all, use good jack stands, and in either case chock the back wheels. There are two sets of wires. They are both on the face of the solenoid, which is the smaller of the two cylinders. It is about the size of a RED BULL can. The top set of wires is connected by a 3/8" nut... not sure about the size on that, but it's pretty small nonetheless. Unscrew that and remove the wires, do not lose that nut. Then, The second set of wires is under a 9\16" nut below the top one. Unscrew that nut and remove those wires. There are two 9\16" bolts holding the starter in place. Use a ratchet and a socket to remove these. First break one loose, then the other. Don't completely remove any one bolt. Back one off some, then the other. Don't lay directly beneath the starter. The starter is very heavy, and I would use a small jack to help me keep it in place. once you get the bolts removed, lower the jack until you can manage the starter on your own. Installation is the reverse of removal. Good luck. P.S. I don't know your level of experience, that is why I wrote it so that you could easily understand.