Disassembly [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lexus RC 350, 2017 Lexus RC 300, 2016 Lexus RC 350, 2016 Lexus RC 300, and 2015 Lexus RC 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE REPAIR SERVICE STARTER KIT
- Remove the nut and disconnect the field coil lead wire from the magnet switch.
- While holding the magnet switch to the starter drive housing assembly, remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the magnet switch from the starter drive housing assembly.
- Remove the return spring and plunger from the drive lever set pin.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the field coil lead wire from the magnet switch.
- REMOVE STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
- REMOVE STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME COVER
- REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
- Secure the starter commutator end frame assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
*a Snap Ring Pliers - Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and washer.NOTE:
Do not drop the starter armature assembly.
- Remove the starter armature assembly from the starter commutator end frame assembly.
- Secure the starter commutator end frame assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
- REMOVE PLANETARY GEAR
- REMOVE STARTER CENTER BEARING CLUTCH SUB-ASSEMBLY