How to Remove a Toyota Truck Starter

If the starter in your Toyota truck is dragging or not spinning at all, replacement of the starter may be required. The option to test the starter is available at most auto parts stores if you bring the starter to them, and most stores will do it for free. If you need a new starter, you can get one at the auto parts store while you are there or source a used starter from a salvage yard at a lower cost than a new unit. Removal of the starter on the Toyota truck is easy and can be done with basic hand tools.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Jack
• Jack stands
• Metric wrench set
• Metric socket set

1. • 1

     Position a jack under the passenger's side of the truck and raise it off the ground. Place a jack stand under the frame to support the truck while you are working under it.

   • 2

     Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery with a wrench. Move under the truck and locate the starter on the passenger's side of the engine.

   • 3

     Locate and remove the two wires attached to the back of the starter with a wrench or socket and ratchet. Move the wires to the side and out of the way for now.

   • 4

     Locate the two mounting bolts that attach the starter to the bell housing. Remove the bolts with a socket and ratchet while supporting the starter with one hand.

   • 5

     Slide the starter back and out of the bell housing then lower the starter down and out of the engine compartment.

Tips & Warnings

• The starter is heavy and can be hard to balance. Use care when removing the starter mounting bolts so that you do not drop it on yourself.