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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREASSEMBLY
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Reassembly
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Reassembly
1GR-FE STARTING: STARTER: REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the starter armature to the starter yoke.
2. INSTALL STARTER BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the starter brush holder.
(b) Connect the 4 brushes to the starter brush holder.
(1) Using a screwdriver, hold back the brush spring.
(2) Connect the brush to the starter brush holder.
NOTICE:
Check that the positive (+) lead wires are not grounded.
(c) Place a new O-ring in position on the commutator end frame.
(d) Install the commutator end frame with the 2 screws.
Torque : 1.5 Nm (15 kgf-cm, 13 in-lbf)
3. INSTALL MAGNET STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply high temperature grease to the idle gear, steel ball, return spring, clutch roller and retainer.
(b) Insert the steel ball into the starter clutch.
(c) Insert the return spring into the starter clutch.
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(d) Install the starter clutch, idle gear, retainer and clutch roller to the starter drive housing.
(e) Install the starter drive housing to the magnet starter switch with the 2 bolts.
Torque : 5.9 Nm (60 kgf-cm, 52 in-lbf)
4. INSTALL STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install a new O-ring to the groove of the starter yoke.
(b) Install the starter yoke to the starter switch.
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HINT
Align the claw of the starter yoke with the groove of the starter switch.
(c) Install the starter yoke to the starter switch with the 2 bolts.
Torque : 5.9 Nm (60 kgf-cm, 52 in-lbf)
(d) Connect the lead wire to terminal C with the nut.
Torque : 5.9 Nm (60 kgf-cm, 52 in-lbf)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.