Preliminary Tests
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove starter from vehicle. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Check starter for damage such as broken or stripped electrical terminals, broken or cracked drive end housing, etc. If no obvious damage is found, perform starter no-load test and pinion clearance check before disassembling starter motor.