Disassembly [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Toyota Sienna. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the terminal C.
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- Remove the 2 nuts that hold the magnetic switch assembly from the starter housing assembly.
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- REMOVE STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 through bolts and pull out the starter yoke assembly together with the starter commutator end frame assembly.
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- Remove the starter yoke assembly from the starter commutator end frame assembly.
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- REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
- Remove the starter armature plate from the starter yoke assembly.
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- REMOVE STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME COVER
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the starter commutator end frame cover.
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- REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
- Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and the plate washer.
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NOTE:
Do not drop the starter armature assembly.
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- Remove the starter armature assembly from the commutator end frame assembly.
- REMOVE RUBBER SEAL
- Remove the rubber seal.
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- REMOVE PLANETARY GEAR
- Remove the 3 planetary gears from the repair service starter kit.
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