Starter replacement 2002 Tahoe

[mrbdmorris]

Anyone ever have to change their starter? I had to replace my CKP sensor (crankshaft position sensor) which requires removing the starter, but I'm having a H$%% of a time getting in back on. It wasn't easy getting out either. I've tried everything short of pulling the engine (hammer, pry bar, cussing, praying...). I've never had one that was this difficult. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[mrbdmorris]

Got it...

I looked all over (Haynes, Chilton, internet, etc) and couldn't find a solution. Figured it out with the help of a second set of eyes. You've gotta remove the dipstick to get the starter back in. It's just held in with an o-ring and pulls straight out after you remove the bracket on the heads. After it's out, everything's super easy.
Thought I'd post this so anyone else having the same problem wouldn't have as much trouble as I did.