OEM 2006 Toyota Camry Starter Motor

2006 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on 2006 Toyota Camry?

  A: Service and repair of the starter motor requires beginning with the magnetic switch assembly removal step which includes disconnecting the lead wire then using two screws to remove the assembly from the starter drive housing followed by removing the magnetic switch and its associated spring and plunger. The starter field frame assembly requires removal when you pull out the frame after disposing the two through-bolts and pull out the commutator end frame assembly. The field frame should separate from the commutator end frame. The starter procedure begins with removing the field frame starter armature plate and afterward using a screwdriver to take off the commutator end frame cover. Apply snap ring pliers to remove snap ring and plate washer before you draw the armature out from the commutator end frame. Extract the three planetary gears which exist within the starter drive housing assembly. Check the magnetic switch plunger fast response before measuring the pull-in coil to link 50 and C (standards below 1 Ohm) and check the hold-in coil has 2 Ohms or less between 50 and body terminals. The starter armature assembly requires inspection of its commutator which must show less than 1 Ohm for open circuits and more than 10 k Ohm for grounding with surface cleanup as needed by sandpaper (No.400) or a lathe. Measuring the commutator length should be between 3.1 to 3.8 mm. To evaluate the starter commutator end frame cover you should measure brush length according to the specified range of 4.0 to 9.0 mm alongside checking brush insulation which must meet the standard of 10 k Ohm or higher. Test the clutch function while checking the bearing center rotation by evaluating its ability to spin freely counterclockwise and latch when turned clockwise before replacing the parts when necessary. Also install the planetary gear assembly by greasing the planet gears and their pins followed by installation of the three planetary gear units. The starter armature assembly requires applying grease to the plate washer and armature shaft before installing the armature to the commutator end frame through new snap ring installation when measuring the length (must be 5.0 mm max). First install the starter commutator end frame cover after which you should insert the armature plate into the starter field frame by guiding the keyway with the key. Secure the starter commutator end frame assembly to the field frame cutout by aligning the rubber while installing the starter field frame assembly to the starter drive housing before tightening it with two through bolts to 6.0 Nm torque. To complete the installation lastly you must grease the plunger and hook before hanging the plunger hook to the drive lever and adding the plunger with return spring and securing the magnetic switch with two screws tightened to 7.5 Nm while you connect the lead wire with the nut tightened to 10 Nm.