OEM 2005 Toyota Celica Starter Motor

2005 Toyota Celica Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on 2005 Toyota Celica?

  A: The first step for service and repair of the starter motor starts with unit disassembly. Remove the field frame with armature from the magnetic switch assembly through a process of disconnecting the lead wire from the magnetic switch terminal followed by through bolt removal and field frame end cover screw removal. Remove the O-ring while holding the spring tank back with a screwdriver. Use the screwdriver to disconnect the 4 brushes from the brush holder. After that withdraw the field frame from the magnetic switch assembly. The procedure continues by using 2 bolts with 5.9 N.m torque to remove the starter housing, clutch assembly, and gears while separating these parts from the magnetic switch assembly. A magnetic finger should be used to extract the steel ball found inside the clutch shaft opening. The armature needs to be pulled out from the magnetic switch assembly for the 1ZZ-FE engine or requires a press for the 2ZZ-GE engine. Use hand motion to inspect the bearing while testing it for hand resistance and change it if resistance is detected. Users should employ SST 09286-46011 to uninstall worn bearings then use SST 09820-00031 for a new front bearing installation before completing with a new rear bearing. First remove the end cover plate with its 3 bolts then take out the gasket along with the plunger before checking contact plate wear with vernier calipers to determine if it needs replacement because its depth exceeds 0.9 mm (0.035 inches). Leverage SST 09810-38140 to turn terminal nuts off and then detach terminal C components along with terminal 30 pieces according to stated instructions. Install new terminal 30 kit components temporarily while paying attention to the proper position of terminal insulators. The next procedure involves terminal C components according to the same steps. Torque the terminal nuts to 17 N.m using SST 09810-38140 after using a wooden block to press down the contact plate under 981 N (100 kgf, 221 lbf) force. Brush the surfaces where contacts touch after which attach the new magnetic switch end cover with plunger and new gasket along with 3 bolts secured at 2.5 N.m (26 kgf.cm, 23 in.lbf). High-temperature grease must be applied to bearings and gears before installing the armature to its magnetic switch assembly. After greasing a steel ball navigate it into the clutch shaft hole before mounting the starter housing and clutch assembly with a new O-ring then tighten screws to 9.3 N.m (95 kgf.cm, 82 in.lbf). Place the brush holder on the field frame, line up both components with the magnetic switch before connecting the brushes and checking that positive lead wires avoid coming into contact with the ground. Install the field frame with a new O-ring. The last step includes installing a new O-ring on the end cover before tightening it to the field frame using 2 screws at 3.8 N.m (39 kgf.cm, 34 in.lbf) torque. This completes installation of the new field frame and armature assembly when secured with 2 through bolts at 9.3 N.m (95 kgf.cm, 82 in.lbf) torque. Lead wire connection to terminal C requires a nut tightened at 5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf). The procedure ends with installing a new dust protector.