The nut is removable.

To make it easier, I always remove the boot from the throttle body to
the AFM.  Then I can see and reach that nut with less trouble.

Mike

Shawn Luft wrote:
> Hi,
>
>
>
> I am having trouble removing the top bolt on the starter of my 1986 2.1L.
>
> After reading the archives it seems there is a nut holding the bolt on the
> inside.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know if the nut on the inside is welded in place, or loose?
>
> Do you have any tricks to help me get the bolt off and then on again w/ the
> new starter?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shawn
>