Does anyone know where to place a jack under the engine so I can replace the starter on my 1993 Ford Aerostar? I have looked up info in books, but only find out information regarding 2wd. I have loosen the moter mount on the left side, but do not know where to place the jack. I do not want to place it under the aluminum casing. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jimguns@aol.com

 

Are you replacing the starter jimguns? I don't think loosening the motor mounts is the way to go. I changed mine last month,('91 4L 4x4), I jacked up the front left corner suspension, and unbolted the front drive shaft at the rear end, and it just slipped through. Getting the cables on and off is not easy, there was no slack. I discovered that what passes as a frame in that area, crumples if you jack it.

 

just disconnect front driveshaft from axle

 

mwkobe's got it right. I just did this about a month ago. It may not look like it, but there is enough room to get the starter out.

 

I thing i have to change my starter too...When i try to start my aerostar 1991 4x4 i hear on ly a TOC one time.


i change my selenoid and make no difefrence.

My question is Where exactly is my starter...i had before a 2x4 aerostar and he was visible..

but that one i check and i did't found it .

He's he on the driver side or passenger side???? and near from what.

thanks

Steeve

 

driverside near front drive shaft

 

thank you i go there and check it.


thanks again

Steeve

 

i found it..thanks....it was dirty ...that's why i did't found it the first time.


appreciate your help....that my problem i will try to change it by myself.


Steeve

 

I have had trouble replacing the starter, which I removed the bolts, but the drive shaft in interfering with it, I have removed the 4 bolts for the drive shaft, but it's not moving, any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Which engine to you have there countrydude?

 

I have a 4 litre engine

 

the splines on the driveshaft are stuck in the transfer case u need to pry or hameer the driveshaft bask toward the transfer case

 

When I did that job (91 AWD 4L) there was enough room with the shaft pushed to one side to squeeze the starter through with about quarter inch clearance. I did rotate the starter a bit to get it out. It should go through.

 

this seems to be getting harder & harder for a do it yourselfer...lol....thanks and I will keep trying

 

I have tried to hit the drive shaft, but with no luck in moving it apart at the front, I know if i get it off, then I can get the starter out (with little space). is there a way to seperate the drive shaft after the bolts are removed?