Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2333

Fig. 12: Removing Starter Commutator End Frame Cover Using Screwdriver
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6

REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

a

Hold the starter commutator end frame in a vise between aluminum plates

b

Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and plate washer

Fig. 13: Removing Snap Ring And Plate Washer
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c

Remove the starter armature from the commutator end frame

7

REMOVE PLANETARY GEAR

a

Remove the 3 planetary gears from the starter center bearing clutch

NOTE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

NOTE:

Do not drop the starter armature.

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Fig. 14: Identifying Planetary Gears
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8

REMOVE STARTER CENTER BEARING CLUTCH SUB-ASSEMBLY

a

Remove the starter center bearing clutch and starter drive lever set pin from the starter drive
housing

Fig. 15: Identifying Starter Center Bearing Clutch Sub-Assembly
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b

Remove the starter drive lever set pin from the starter center bearing clutch

INSPECTION

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1

INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY

a

Perform pull-in test

1

Disconnect the lead wire from terminal C

2

Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown in the illustration Then check that the
clutch pinion gear moves outward

If the result is not as specified, replace the repair service starter kit

Fig. 16: Connecting Battery To Magnetic Switch
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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 result is not as specified, replace the repair service starter kit

Fig. 17: Disconnecting Negative Lead From Terminal C
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2

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

If the result is not as specified, replace the repair service starter kit

NOTE:

These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to prevent the coil from
burning out.

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Fig. 18: Checking Clutch Pinion Gear Returns Inward
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c

Perform operation test without load

1

Connect the field coil lead wire to terminal C

Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)

Fig. 19: Connecting Field Coil Lead Wire To Terminal C
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2

Mount the starter with a vise

3

Connect the battery and an ammeter to the starter as shown in the illustration

4

Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily while the pinion gear is moving out Then
measure the current

Standard current: 90 A or less at 11.5 V

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

2

INSPECT STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

a

Check the resistance

1

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

Standard resistance

STARTER ARMATURE TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

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