How to change a starter on a 4.3 gmc sonoma 1997

Marvin

• 85242 Answers
• Posted on May 19, 2009

SOURCE: Starter in a 1992 GMC Sonoma 4.3 v6

bottom rear of engine on the passenger side, the starter is serviced from under the car. it is held to the engine block with two bolts, then u must remove the battery cable and starter solenoid wiring as well, always disconnect the battery before doing any work on the starter.

SOURCE: 1999 GMC sonoma starte installation

2.2L Engine remove protective shields as needed then remove front exhaust pipe. Remove the brace from the engine to the clutch housing, then disconnect starter wiring. 4.3L Engine 2 wheel drive just remove the right front tire and you will have access to the wiring. 4.3L Engine 4 wheel drive you must remove the differential carrier shield if equipped then remove the starter bolts and rotate the starter to get access to the wiring. Good Luck.

SOURCE: how do you change starter on 95 gmc sonoma?

4 cyl or 6> 4 cyl must remove the exhaust at manifold then the bar from engine to tranny then starter it is a tight squeeze

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Oct 11, 2009

SOURCE: HOW TO CHANGE DRIVE BELT ON MY 98 GMC SONOMA 4

it may be easier to attach the breaker bar to the tensioner arm from under the vehicle to relieve belt tension

1. On 1994-97 2.2L engines and 1994-96 4.3L engines, using a 1/2 in. breaker bar and if necessary, with a socket placed on the tensioner pulley bolt, rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to relieve the belt tension. On some 2.2L engines it may be easier to attach the breaker bar to the tensioner arm from under the vehicle.
   
2. On 1998-99 2.2L engines and 1997-99 4.3L engines, using a 3/8 in. breaker bar, rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to relieve the belt tension. On some 2.2L engines it may be easier to attach the breaker bar to the tensioner arm from under the vehicle.
   
3. Remove the serpentine belt.
   

1. Route the belt over all the pulleys except the tensioner.
   
2. Place the breaker bar and if necessary the socket, on the tensioner pulley bolt and rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to the released position.
   
3. Install the belt and return the pulley slowly to its original position. Do not let the pulley snap back into position as this may damage the belt and pulley.
   
4. Check that the belt is properly seated in each pulley.
   

SOURCE: how do I install starter for 2000 GMC Sonoma

the starter will be located on the lower right side of the engine and it is located near some key components for your vehicles ignition system. If you do not consider yourself at least a "B" level technician, I would suggest that you take it to a nearby shop in which u trust.