OEM 2000 Toyota Solara Starter Motor

2000 Toyota Solara Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on 2000 Toyota Solara?

  A: Start the starter motor repair process by taking off the dust protector and unfastening the lead wire from the magnetic switch terminal after removing the nut while removing the 2 through bolts. Extract the field frame assembly with the armature while the protrusion points towards the magnetic switch groove before you extract its O-ring which will need a replacement for reinstallation. After unscrewing the two screws you will detach the starter housing and clutch assembly followed by the removal of the return spring, idler gear and bearing together with the magnetic switch until they are separated. Use a magnetic finger to extract the steel ball from the clutch shaft hole followed by removing the two screws alongside the end cover of the field frame paying attention to disconnecting the four brushes from the brush holder while ensuring the positive lead wires remain ungrounded. Begin starter housing and clutch assembly disassembly by inserting a brass bar into a vise while pushing down the pinion gear followed by hit-spots with a plastic-faced hammer on the stop collar and removing its snap ring to extract the stop collar, pinion gear and compression spring. Reinstall the starter housing together with the clutch components through reverse procedures and verify proper placement of every part with the new snap ring included. The front bearing replacement requires tools O9286-46O11 and 09820-00030 for extraction and insertion respectively. This procedure must be combined with rear bearing replacement. The procedure for the magnetic switch terminal kit parts begins by removing 3 bolts, an end cover, gasket, and plunger. After measuring the contact plate wear, replace it when the reading exceeds 0.9 mm. Next, use Special Service Tool: 09810-38140 to loosen terminal nuts before removing crucial components from terminals C and 30. Install new parts temporarily while verifying terminal insulator orientation and wave washer placement. Tighten the terminal nuts by applying pressure from a hand press through a wooden block onto the contact plate while following the force specification of 981 N, then continue to torque the nuts to 17 Nm using Special Service Tool: 09810-38140. The cleaning process starts by installing the plunger and new gasket together with end cover while torquing the 3 bolts to 2.5 Nm. After the reverse order of disassembly the technician applies high-temperature grease to bearings, springs and steel balls while assembling the components.