(Another) Starter Contacts Removal Thread!
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I did not take my bracket off on my 96 I just took the two bolt that held the start in remove the breadline bolt and bent the breadline out if the want and took th tranny drip stick tube out. The used a 12" and a 6" ext with a swivel in and out in like 5 mins
It is a PITA you have to push a little clip on the front down and pull at the same time.
S Brake
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The wires snapped in the process so I'll have solder them back together.
I found this thread from another 4runner forum. Thanks for the awesome writeup!
I'm having problems with loosening the bolts holding the alternator in. I've soaked them in PB blaster for a few days now, and bought an impact wrench from HFT and they're still stuck. Any suggestions?
I'm having problems with loosening the bolts holding the alternator in. I've soaked them in PB blaster for a few days now, and bought an impact wrench from HFT and they're still stuck. Any suggestions?
downpour11
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Breaker bar will win before the impact wrench
Rizzels_Runner
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S Brake
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Nothing shows up in the link. I've got both contacts and plunger that I didn't end up using if you're interested in buying.
They were installed for a day but the wires going to the starter snapped so I ended up buying a new starter.
how much, shipped?
Rizzels_Runner
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Rizzels_Runner
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S Brake
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I paid $58.40 for the parts from the Toyota dealership, I was thinking maybe $35 shipped.
Here are the Toyota part numbers so you can compare.
28235-54380 (Plunger, magnet switch)
28226-54340 (Kit, repair service)
28226-72010 (Starter Kit)
BTO
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Our starter gave almost no warning. She told me the 4Runner was a little hard to start. Next day we were all set to go to Costco, went to start up the trusty 4runner and the starter completely shorted. The engine started and the starter kept starting. I had her turn off the ignition but the starter continued cranking. I was like wtf? Had to think quick so I popped the hood and undid the battery cable and then turned the 4runner off.
Ordered in the contacts and solenoid plunger from ebay. I have to say, the hard part of the entire procedure was remounting the starter. There is almost no clearance in there to work a ratchet. You are lucky if you can get one click of swing and yes, I have a nice flex head ratchet. We have a 2 wheel drive with automatic. I thought it was going to be easy going by the posts here and I'm no amateur either. There is like 2 inches of space between the exhaust pipe and the tranny and the bolts are way up there. the hardest part was trying to align the starter so I could get the bolts back in. You can't see it. You pretty much have to go by feel. What a ***** of a job. Entire job took me about two hours.
Ordered in the contacts and solenoid plunger from ebay. I have to say, the hard part of the entire procedure was remounting the starter. There is almost no clearance in there to work a ratchet. You are lucky if you can get one click of swing and yes, I have a nice flex head ratchet. We have a 2 wheel drive with automatic. I thought it was going to be easy going by the posts here and I'm no amateur either. There is like 2 inches of space between the exhaust pipe and the tranny and the bolts are way up there. the hardest part was trying to align the starter so I could get the bolts back in. You can't see it. You pretty much have to go by feel. What a ***** of a job. Entire job took me about two hours.
that sounds fair if those parts are still available...
S Brake
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Still available. I'll send you a PM with my Paypal address.
sounds good, I'll remit funds and send a shipping address...
Thanks for the writeup. My wife's car has been doing this exact thing and I was about to have the starter replaced until I read this. I am thinking I may try it on my own this weekend.
I am very much a novice at this stuff, the most I have done is oil changes and replacing radios. Is there any lubricant or cleaner needed or is it as simple as removing the parts indicated and then replacing them?
It sounds like a breaker bar would be a good help, is it worth buying one for this project? I have a socket set but no extensions or anything other than the normal stuff.
I'm a little concerned about the bolts being tough to get out because this 4runner is a 4WD and while it hasn't been mudding or anything strenuous it is a '97 with a little over 300k miles so it is bound to have some rust.
I am very much a novice at this stuff, the most I have done is oil changes and replacing radios. Is there any lubricant or cleaner needed or is it as simple as removing the parts indicated and then replacing them?
It sounds like a breaker bar would be a good help, is it worth buying one for this project? I have a socket set but no extensions or anything other than the normal stuff.
I'm a little concerned about the bolts being tough to get out because this 4runner is a 4WD and while it hasn't been mudding or anything strenuous it is a '97 with a little over 300k miles so it is bound to have some rust.
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