You don't need special tools. Mostly LOTS of patience. The job is lots
easier if you remove the lock actuator, if this actuator comes out
easily, but that has not been my experience. Now I just loosen the
mustache bar while using a floor jack do drop the engine slightly.
I've also simultaneously raised the body with the tire jack. This has
opened up that area enough to manipulate the starter out and in, from
the engine compartment. This takes patience and sticking the starter
in and turning it, just so. Tip : pay attention to just how the old
starter tilts and rotates to come out and reverse this. Be sure to
disconnect the negative cable on the battery!
Miguel

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Brendan Slevin <totorovan@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, the syncro decided that our trip from Bend,Oregon to Portland and the
> on to Astoria was a great time to stop starting.  I will check the
> connections and such, but would like to poll the lists thoughts about
> swapping a starter on a syncro with limited tools and no garage.  The 2wd
> would've been no problem,but I don't know if the syncro is harder.  I do
> have my Bentley and it says to take out the diff lock actuator and take the
> axle off the trans.
>
> Brendan
>