OEM 2001 Toyota Tacoma Starter Motor

2001 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on 2001 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: To service and repair the starter motor, begin by disassembling it: remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the magnetic switch terminal with a torque of 5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf), then take out the 2 through bolts with respective torques of 5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf) for 1.4 kW and 9.3 N.m (95 kgf.cm, 82 in.lbf) for 1.8 kW, and pull out the field frame with the armature from the magnetic switch assembly, ensuring to align the protrusion of the field frame with the cutout of the magnetic switch during reassembly. The O-ring needs replacement with a new one during reassembly. To proceed with the removal process disassemble the starter housing and clutch assembly along with pinion gear by unscrewing the identical torque force of 2 screws. Then extract the starter housing and return spring and clutch assembly and idler gear and bearing from the magnetic switch assembly. A magnetic finger should be used to extract the steel ball from the clutch shaft hole followed by a screwdriver to hold the spring back and a torque of 1.5 N.m for 1.4 kW machines and 3.8 N.m for 3.8 kW machines to remove the end frame brush holder screws. Finally disconnect the brush holder while removing the field frame O-ring. Reassembly requires you to apply high-temperature grease on the bearings as well as the gears and return spring and steel ball. Special Service Tool: 09286-46011 helps remove bearings which can be pressed with a new one using 09286-46011 also. The rear bearing installation demands the use of Special Service Tool: 09286-46011 for removal and Special Service Tool: 09820-00030 with a press for installation while paying attention to the proper direction. The magnetic switch terminal kit part replacement process begins with unscrewing 3 bolts and removing the lead clamp (1.8 kW) and end cover and gasket and plunger from the assembly. Evaluate contact plate wear depth then replace contact plate if it surpasses 0.9 mm (0.035 in.). Special Service Tool: 09810-38140 helps to loosen terminal nuts before installing new terminal 30 and terminal C kit parts in the correct sequence and proper direction while using a hand press to press down the contact plate with a force of 981 N (100 kgf, 221 lbf) and calculating the gauge pressure according to hand press ram diameter. Clean the contact surfaces of the remaining contact plate and plunger while you reinstall the plunger along with a new gasket along with an end cover and lead clamp (1.8 kW). Use 3 bolts to fasten these items by applying 2.5 N.m (25 kgf.cm, 22 in.lbf) torque for 1.4 kW and 3.6 N.m (37 kgf.cm, 32 in.lbf) for 1.8 kW.