Paul Fithian
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- October 12, 2016
- Messages
- 348
- Reaction score
- 124
- City, State
- Long Beach, IN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2007 Job 1 RWD V8 Limited
I replaced the starter on our 2007 Sport Trac yesterday. This is one of the most difficult repair jobs I have ever done, and I've done a lot of wrenching on vehicles.
Some tips:
- Get a 1/4" air drive rachet. There is no room in this area to turn a wrench. Larger air rachets do not allow enough space to prevent intereference with the motor mount. It is so tight that I had to activate the air switch on the rachet with a screwdriver, there was not enough room to put a finger on the switch
- Only sockets needed are a 13mm and 10 mm. A short wobble extension helps greatly here
- Remove the passenger wheel and rear fender liner/flap to provide better access to this area
- Remove the top and side bolts first, put these in last when going back together
- A long pick tool is essential for placing the top and side bolts in position
Some tips:
- Get a 1/4" air drive rachet. There is no room in this area to turn a wrench. Larger air rachets do not allow enough space to prevent intereference with the motor mount. It is so tight that I had to activate the air switch on the rachet with a screwdriver, there was not enough room to put a finger on the switch
- Only sockets needed are a 13mm and 10 mm. A short wobble extension helps greatly here
- Remove the passenger wheel and rear fender liner/flap to provide better access to this area
- Remove the top and side bolts first, put these in last when going back together
- A long pick tool is essential for placing the top and side bolts in position
