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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2010TACOMA BASE, 4D PICKUP, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALSTARTERSTARTING SYSTEM (1GR-FE) (SERVICE INFORMATION)STARTER (FOR 4WD)DISASSEMBLYDISASSEMBLY

2010 Toyota Tacoma Base, 4D Pickup, Standard

STARTER (for 4WD): Disassembly: Disassembly

2010 Toyota Tacoma Base, 4D Pickup, StandardSECTION Disassembly

REMOVE STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY

Fig 1: Identifying Through Bolts And Terminal C
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1. Remove the nut, then disconnect the lead wire from terminal C.
2. Remove the 2 through bolts.
3. Pull the starter yoke and the armature out together.
4. Remove the O-ring from the starter yoke.

REMOVE MAGNET STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Fig 2: Identifying Magnet Starter Switch Screws

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Remove the 2 screws, then remove the magnet starter switch.

Remove these parts from the starter drive housing.

Fig 3: Removing Pinion From Starter Drive Housing

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(1)	Starter magnet switch return spring
(2)	Starter idle gear pinion
(3)	Starter idle gear clutch roller
(4)	Starter idle gear retainer
(5)	Starter clutch

Using a magnetic finger, remove the steel ball from the clutch shaft hole.

Fig 4: Removing Steel Ball From Clutch Shaft Hole Using Magnetic Finger
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REMOVE STARTER BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY

Fig 5: Identifying End Frame Screws
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1. Remove the 2 screws, then remove the end frame from the starter yoke.
2. Remove the O-ring from the starter yoke.
3. Using a screwdriver, hold the spring back and disconnect the 4 brushes from the brush holder.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Brushes
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4. Remove the brush holder from the armature.
REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.