Newbie here!! I am getting ready to change the starter drive on my 04 Trailblazer. Can someone give me the readers digest version on how to do this? I know I have to remove the side cover to get to the drive, but does the flywheel have to come off? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Flywheel has to to come off on 250 engines to replace,on 4-stroke engines can wiggle out starter gear drive.

 

I was able to remove the cover and then remove the starter bolts. I wiggled the starter out the backside and replaced the drive and reinstalled. Not sure if this is the right way, but it worked and I did not have to mess with the flywheel. Thanks!!

 

Good enough! Good luck