Two bolts hold the starter to the block. There may also be a brace on the other end of the starter.
2 bolts
2 bolts
Three bolts hold it to the engine.
The 2000 Mercury Sable starter will have three retaining bolts. There will be two cable retaining nuts on the front of the starter.
There are at least two bolts on the front and sometimes there is one that holds the back up .
Starters are usually held on by 2 bolts. Sometimes 3.
2 bolts hold it on
Some have 2 bolts, others have 3 bolts and a few have another bracket for support at the front of the starter. Depends on the application you failed to mention.
There are 2 bolts that hold the starter in place and 2 nuts that hold the wiring to the solenoid.
I believe the correct answer is 2 bolts
two