It just bolts to the block by the flywheel/flexplate. Just remove it and replace, re-attach wires.
Yes it does.
it's made on the starter...
Sometimes; if you operated the vehicle for some time with low voltage it could destroy your starter. Low voltage is the worst enemy of a starter motor.
The 1997 Nissan Maxima. Reverse solenoid switch is located on the starter. The solenoid switch is attached to the side of the starter.
Nissan Altima
The starter solenoid is physically mounted on top of the starter motor itself.
The starter is on the driver's side under the intake manifold. If you need additional help locating it, look for the fuel filter on the firewall and the starter will be in front and below it.
* Disconnect the negative battery cable * Remove the air intake duct and the air cleaner housing assembly from the engine compartment * Disconnect the battery cable and the solenoid terminal connection from the starter solenoid * Remove the starter motor mounting bolts and detach the starter from the engine
The starter motor is located under the manifold.It is next to the oil filter on the left side.To remove it,first disconect the negative batter post from the battery. there is one 14mm bolt on the bottm,and the other is on top.
the starter is located on the transmission side under the air intake box. You have to remove the intake assembly to access the starter.
I normally turn the key and the starter turns the motor... check complete.
In a 1997 Nissan Altima, the transmission dipstick is located next to the motor. The dipstick has a red handle to pull out.