Reassembly [04/2013 - 08/2015]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lexus IS 250 and 2014 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSTALL STARTER CENTER BEARING CLUTCH SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Apply high-temperature grease to the drive lever set pin as shown in the illustration.
High-temperature Grease - Install the drive lever set pin onto the starter center bearing clutch sub-assembly.
*1 Drive Lever Set Pin *2 Starter Center Bearing Clutch Sub-assembly - Install the starter center bearing clutch sub-assembly with drive lever set pin to the starter drive housing assembly.
- Apply high-temperature grease to the drive lever set pin as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL PLANETARY GEAR
- INSTALL STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
- Hold the starter commutator end frame assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
- Apply high-temperature grease to the new snap ring, washer and bearing as shown in the illustration.
*1 Snap Ring *2 Washer *a Bearing High-temperature Grease - Apply high-temperature grease to the armature shaft.
High-temperature Grease - Install the starter armature assembly to the starter commutator end frame assembly.
- Using snap ring pliers, install the washer and a new snap ring.
*a Snap Ring Pliers NOTE:- Be sure to install the snap ring in the armature shaft groove securely.
- Be sure to properly install the snap ring because it expands easily.
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the snap ring opening.
*a Length Maximum Length
5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
If the length is greater than the maximum, replace the snap ring with a new one.
- Hold the starter commutator end frame assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
- INSTALL STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME COVER
- Install the starter commutator end frame cover to the starter commutator end frame assembly.
- INSTALL STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
- INSTALL STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
- Align the rubber of the starter commutator end frame assembly with the cutout of the starter yoke assembly.
*a Rubber *b Cutout - Install the starter commutator end frame assembly to the starter yoke assembly.NOTE:
The magnet switch of the starter yoke assembly may attract the starter armature assembly when the starter commutator end frame assembly is installed, causing the magnet switch to break.
- Align the rubber of the starter commutator end frame assembly with the cutout of the starter yoke assembly.
- INSTALL STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL REPAIR SERVICE STARTER KIT
- Apply high-temperature grease to the plunger.
*a hook High-temperature Grease - Hang the hook of the plunger on the drive lever set pin.
- Apply high-temperature grease to the return spring.
- Install the plunger and return spring.
- Install the magnet switch with the 2 screws.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf/cm, 66 in.lbf)
- Connect the lead wire to the magnet switch with the nut.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)
- Apply high-temperature grease to the plunger.