Starter help

[gsgIDI]

I need to replace the starter on a 6.2 sitting in my driveway. I have a haynes book to use as a reference, but do I need to shim the starter when I put it back on. How can I tell if I have the right alignment shim wise that is just by looking at it? Thanks in advance for the answer to my questions. gsgIDI

 

[ameristar1]

No need to go through those gymnastics. Just remove and replace. Whatever came off bolt and shim wise, just do the reverse.