Gen2 Starter Removal

[Clockton]

Has anyone had experience replacing their Gen2 starter? My Ford dealer can't find a way to remove the starter as it bumps into the LCA reinforcement. Who knows the trick to slide it out so I can do a swap?

Thanks

 

[Zev]

A Ford Dealer can’t remove a starter??

 

[FordTechOne]

You have aftermarket LCA reinforcement brackets? If they're in the way they'll need to be removed, if they're welded then they may need to lift the engine off it's mounts.

 

[jabroni619]

I think you left out a pertinent piece of info.

 

[blwn]

Removing the starter.....

I need the 'trick' on how to physically remove the starter? Got the two mounting bolts out, the transmission cooling lines off to the side, the electrical lines disconnected. but it only moves about a 1/2" back - I can't seems to find the trick - twist - angle to actually pull it from the...

www.fordraptorforum.com

 

[ReconReggie19]

Has anyone had experience replacing their Gen2 starter? My Ford dealer can't find a way to remove the starter as it bumps into the LCA reinforcement. Who knows the trick to slide it out so I can do a swap?

Thanks

The best possible solution I would give you is.....find another Ford dealership. They can't even fix their own truck

 

[NickW]

I made a thread in the engine discussion forum asking the best way to remove the starter, but no luck yet. Has anyone figured out the easiest/quickest way to remove the starter?