Disconnect the batteries, disconnect the cables... there are multiple cables going to it, so take cable ties and tie together the ones which are grouped together by the posts they connect to... then you unbolt it... 5/8", 12 point is often the socket you'll need in order to do this. There are three bolts holding the starter in place.
Remove and replace the starter.
Too broad of a question to answer without knowing the make of your truck, and the motor which is in it.
Disconnect the - battery cable Raise and support vehicle Remove wiring at top of starter Remove starter mounting bolts Remove starter
Disconnect the - battery cable Raise and support vehicle if needed Remove wires from starter Remove mounting bolts Drop starter
remove starter remove transmission unbolt flywheel
Replace Remove starter Remove solenoid at top of starter Remove front end of starter for access Remove locking washer from starter shaft Drive should slide off shaft
This truck uses three different engines, all with slightly different starter mounting. All starter replacements are pretty similar though. Most importantly you must first disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and support the vehicle. From under the vehicle remove the large and small power wires to the starter. Remove the starter mounting bolts Remove the starter. Reverse procedure for installation.
It is behind the starter, You will have to remove starter to service it,
Disconnect - battery terminal Raise and support vehicle if necessary Disconnect wiring harness from starter Remove mounting bolts Remove starter
If you're a big dude, yes.
Remove the positive battery cable from your 1988 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck battery. Remove the cables from the front of the starter. Remove the starter retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new starter.
# Disconnect negative battery cable # Raise truck and support it # Disconnect the large cable from the terminal on the starter # Remove 4 bolts or nuts securing the starter and remove the starter from engine