no, you should be able to replace it with out disassembling the whole starter....
Follow the positive battery cable from the battery, it will lead you right to the starter.
Begin by removing the positive cable from your battery. Remove the cables from the front of the starter. Remove the starter retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new Pontiac Montana battery.
From battery to starter solenoid
follow the positive battery cable to the starter.
follow the positive battery wire. you will find a boxy looking this about 8 inches long... this is your starter
The starter solenoid is attached to the starter. Follow the positive battery cable from the battery, it will lead you to the starter solenoid. The starter would have to be removed to replace the starter solenoid.
How do you replace starter on2.3 cy 1991 pontiac grand am
Start by removing the battery connection and then locate the starter near the ignition. Locate the starter between the transaxle and the engine. Unplug the wires and unwrench the starter. Replace with the new one.
Remove old one from battery and starter solenoid and replace with new following the same rounting
Remove the positive battery cable from your 1999 Chevrolet Corvette at battery. Remove the starter cables from the front of the starter. Remove the starter retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new starter.
Disconnect the positive battery cable, and replace the starter. 2 bolts, a couple of wires , and replace it. It's just that simple.
Remove the positive cable from your 2004 Pontiac Vibe battery. Remove the cables from the starter. Remove the starter retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new starter.