Chevy Traverse starter replacement 

You bet!

​@@Tomsfoolery. question. Could I change the starter from the front. I have to replace my radiator. It's 122k ml so its time..

That bolt is the hardest part of the job. Had to do it all from feel.

Thanks!

I hope so i tried the cat shield and its a task

Glad it helped

@@Tomsfoolery. It didn't look like you supported the engine when removing the mount. Is that unnecessary?

I cannot find that damn thing!! I'm changing it in a parking lot (long story), and have to have it done tonight! of course a severe thunderstorm just hit. Any advice I'd appreciate it thank you

@@terrencemichaelcruz1801 follow the vid, use your cell an record video with the light on. Was a bitch to get too

@@magnificent10304 It's ridiculous.. The other bolts were 15 mm and the only one I can find so far in that area is one that may be 13 or 14 mm..

@@terrencemichaelcruz1801 I dont remember the process as it was a customer car, just that is was a bitch to get to. I took off the middle mount. If u have the new starter use that as a reference. The top bolts r basically hidden an i just felt around then used an extension to get to em. I think i took off the bracet too for the mount, an if your facing the windshield the top right bot can b confused with another bolt right next to it. Yeah I was cursing that vehicle out keep at it you'll get it. Good luck

@@magnificent10304 So, that way did work for me. I loosened the catalytic converter, and pulled the starter out from the top. Now here's to putting it back together. Thank you for the help I do appreciate it

If I remember right, service data said to remove the cat. That’s completely unrealistic in my area because everything rusts and the cat bolts/studs will snap off.

u don't need to take out the motor mount.take off the convert and it's right there why do more than necessary

@@dancurrier6421 exactly why he said. Everything is seized and I was doing it in a friend's yard without access to my torches. It's in no way more work then dealing with broken exhaust studs

​@@Tomsfoolery. Not if you heat them up first

Gotta remove mount or cad converter , this one is a pain to do. I’ve seen some people manage to wiggle it out by the top taking oil filter out

Thanks for the sub!

Thanks!

You lost me at “take cat converter out”. That doesn’t happen here on any car older than three years. Rust takes over and you’d be replacing the manifold because the bolts/studs WILL all break off.

​@@Tomsfoolery. Exactly

​@@Tomsfoolery. Take the cat convert off alot easier then taking of the stupid motor mount why do something not necessary

Thanks!

You’re welcome!

No. I mainly did it so I could get a camera shot of the nut on top of the mount.

@@Tomsfoolery. alternator and batt new on my 13 traverse ls......it makes a click noise when i go to starting it....has to be the starter.....right? Maybe?

@@Alamo_City_Tx did you change the starter to solve the problem? My wifes Acadia has to be keyed a few times to start. When that happens voltage looks low on cluster, also sometimes when running it appears low other times appears fine.

@@urielrocha5544 yes sir...had someone change it

Wrong. You can't just pull exhaust apart and expect it to go back together in Michigan!

@@Tomsfoolery. this looks as bad as replacing the alternator...I have to do this soon..I can tell the starter is on it way out..

Negative. They are quite rare where I live.