I have searched the threads, but no match. My sportsman 700 (03) has a bad starter. I need to remove it. I see 2 long small bolts holding it on. Is that all there is to removing it, or is it more in depth than that??? Help please.
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Its pretty simply. Just take your battery cables loose at the battery and then at the starter. Then the 2 bolts holding the starter on then slide it out.l

 

I have the 2 bolts off and the cable disconnected but it's not coming off. Does it need to be twisted or persuaded?

 

A little WD 40 and a pry bar.

 

i used a rubber mallet and wooden block on mine. good luck

 

I got it out, used a pry bar and just tapped it lightly while twisting and pulling. The starter was seized at the bearing, I cleaned it up and greased it good. Turns over easy now. I guess those 2 o-rings don't stop dirt and grime from getting in there. Anyone else have a problem like this?
Thanks for the help guys.
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