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Volvo: how to remove the starter in an 87 240, impact wrench, battery cable


Question
I have tried to get the top bolt off and I cannot come up with the appropriate tool combination. Could you tell me if I am lying under the car which is the best tool/s to break this top bolt and to get it back on again.

Thanks,

Alan

Answer
Al,
Remove negitive battery cable. Bolts that go into starter could be 18 or 19mm some have a nut on the bolt, some have threads in the starter. If you have the one that has a nut on the bolt then place a wrench to hold it while turing the bolt. So you need a set of wrenches and sockets extensions ratchet. I use a flex socket on a long extension impact wrench and a wrench for holding.