I'm thinking about trying to do this myself and save myself $330. The motor replacement with Gear is only $45 at O'Reily's. However, I have a question or two. First, when you loosen the bolts on the motor, how do you get it out from behind that metal in the picture? Does it just drop down? Second, the gear I've circled in the picture. How do you remove it and replace it? Would it just make more sense to take it to the mechanic and have them do it? Any input would be helpful and I'd be super grateful. Thank you.
