1986 560sl
Needs a new starter.

Please suggest where I may learn how to do this.

My primary question:
Can the starter be replaced while I slithering on the garage floor? (No lift available.)

There seems to be a top and bottom bolt on the starter. The Top one may be a challenge.

I've also heard that the engine needs lifted, so you might as well replace the engine mounts.

Is anything here true?

Can I remove and replace the starter with the car on the ground?

Thanks for the assistance.

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Thanks for the help
Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
- - - - -
'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup