Can you replace a starter by yourself?
You can buy a new starter, which is rather expensive, or you can buy a rebuilt starter, which is just as good as a new one [source: Allen]. If the problem is really your starter, save yourself a trip to the mechanic and replace it yourself. Disconnect all the bolts that hold the starter to the block, using a ratchet.
How difficult is it to replace a starter?
Replacing a car’s starter motor isn’t difficult. However, vehicles with large engines will be more challenging. Front wheel drive transverse powertrain layout is the most common type and generally offers a better access to the starter motor, and is therefore easiest to replace.
How do you replace the starter on a Toyota 4Runner?
Replace the cable bolt and boot cover. Reinstall the transmission fluid dipstick, and brake line with your 12mm ratchet or wrench. Put the intake tube back in place up top. Replace the splash guard, re-mount your wheel and snug the lugs before dropping the truck. Once on the ground, tighten and torque the lugs.
Why is my Toyota 4Runner not turning over?
If you can’t get your 4Runner to turn over, or it cranks very slowly, it could be a bad starter. If the battery tests good, and all the wiring looks good, the next logical cause is the starter itself. It’s also a possibility that the starter could still be good, but it may just need a good cleaning.
How do you jack up a Toyota 4Runner?
Loosen the lugs on your passenger side wheel before you jack up your truck. Use a hydraulic floor jack to lift your truck and place on jack stands in the approved locations. Figure 1. 4Runner jacking and jack stand points. Figure 1. Always use the approved jacking points to lift your 4Runner. Always use jack stands when working under your truck.
Where is the starter located on a 2nd Gen truck?
Figure 3. Starter location through wheel well. (Note: This is a 2nd gen truck.) Remove the two 12mm bolts that secure the brake line to the frame, and move aside the brake line. Remove the plastic intake tube between the intake manifold and the air box, so you have better access to the starter from above.