Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2346

Fig. 14: Removing Steel Ball From Clutch Shaft Hole
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4

REMOVE STARTER BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY

a

Remove the 2 screws, O-ring and end cover from the starter yoke

Fig. 15: Locating Starter Brush Holder Assembly Screws
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b

Remove the O-ring from the starter yoke

c

Using a screwdriver, hold the spring back and disconnect the brush from the brush holder

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Fig. 16: Holding Brush Spring Back Using Screwdriver
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d

Disconnect the 4 brushes and remove the brush holder

5

REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

a

Remove the starter armature from the starter yoke

INSPECTION

1

INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY

a

Perform pull-in test

1

Remove the nut, then disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal C

2

Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown Check that the clutch pinion gear
moves outward

If the clutch pinion gear does not move, replace the magnet starter switch assembly

Fig. 17: Inspecting Starter Assembly (Pull-In Test)
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NOTE:

Check that the positive (+) lead wires are not grounded.

NOTE:

The following tests must be done within 3 to 5 seconds to prevent the coil
from burning out.

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b

Perform holding test

1

With the battery connected as above with the clutch pinion gear out, disconnect the negative
(-) lead from terminal C Check that the pinion gear remains out

If the clutch pinion gear returns inward, replace the magnet starter switch assembly

Fig. 18: Inspecting Starter Assembly (Holding Test)
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c

Inspect clutch pinion gear return

1

Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the starter body Check that the clutch pinion gear
returns inward

If the clutch pinion gear does not return inward, replace the magnet starter switch assembly

Fig. 19: Inspecting Clutch Pinion Gear Return
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d

Perform the operation test without load

1

Connect the field coil lead wire to terminal C

Torque: 5.9 N*m (60 kgf*cm, 52 in.*lbf)

2

Grip the starter in a vise

3

Connect the battery and an ammeter to the starter as shown

4

Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily with the clutch pinion gear extended

5

Check that the ammeter reads the specified current

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Specified current:

90 A or less at 11.5 V

If the result is not as specified, replace the starter assembly

Fig. 20: Inspecting Starter Assembly (Operation Test Without Load)
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2

INSPECT STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

a

Inspect the commutator for an open circuit

1

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

Standard resistance

COMMUTATOR FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

If the result is not as specified, replace the armature assembly

Fig. 21: Inspecting Commutator For Open Circuit
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b

Inspect the commutator for a short circuit

1

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition

Commutator

Always

Below 1 ohms

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