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How hard to pull starter in a 95 Legacy FWD (auto)?

I have the common problem (as I've read) of worm solenoid contacts making it hard to start my Legacy. I have the replacement contacts. I need to pull the starter and I just want to dot my I's & cross my T's before I start. I tend to have bad luck with seemingly simple repairs like this!

From what I've heard, there are just two bolts holding the starter/solenoid on (or one bolt & one nut). One of the bolts is on top and easily accessible, but the other one must be on the underside of the starter. I have a 3/8" Craftsman rachet with an angled handle & flex head, and an extension bar, nothing more specialized. It does look a little crowded back there and I'm wondering if this is going to work out with my limited tool selection.

Also, if anyone has done the contact replacement itself: is it just a matter of replacing the contacts, or is there any soldering that needs to be done?

Tx in advance for any tips!

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Rob Aries
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Can't remember any soldering the last time I worked on a starter. You should be able to remove both bolts and disconnect the small starter wire from the top if you're flexible and maybe a little creative. Start by disconnecting the battery, as it connects directly to the starter. (-; I always use hand tools for this so I would think your rachet up to that task.

~Brian

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strchild

That sounds encouraging...I don't see the the lower bolt though, it has to be on the underside of the starter...not sure how to get at that from the top but I'll give it a try.

Yes, another Subie forum advised the same thing...something about "unintended arc welding" :-) Disconnecting the battery will be the first step, for sure!

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Rob Aries

Well, even if you can't get to the lower bolt from the top, it's easy from below. I've done it both ways. (-; Course, age and mobility could be factors.

~Brian

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strchild

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Rob Aries

If it were the transmission inhibitor switch you shouldn't hear the plunger. Put the tranny in gear and try starting the car (foot on brake of course). Provided your inhibitor switch is working you should notice no click from the starter.

~Brian

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strchild

Ex-Lax?

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nobody >

Yea I guess my brain took an overdose of ex-lax there :-)

I think SHIFT lever is what I meant to say!

That is > Rob Aries wrote:

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Rob Aries

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