Oh man, I'm not sure on this one.
I've never experienced the dreaded Starter death.
What I will offer is another set of eyes when your ready to do the removal assuming that's required. Let me know and I can laugh and point and drink beer while you do the work!
j/k
I've got a manual and some good wrenches but it sounds like you need some input from someone that's actually dealt with this before.
Good luck and remember it's just an opportunity to become more experienced with that machine of yours.
Jimmie
