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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2009ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIRDISASSEMBLY
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Disassembly
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Disassembly
2GR-FE STARTING: STARTER: DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from terminal C.
(b) Remove the 2 screws that hold the magnetic switch assembly to the motor terminal starter kit.
(c) Remove the magnetic switch assembly.
(d) Remove the return spring and the plunger from the magnetic switch assembly.
2. REMOVE STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 through bolts and pull out the starter yoke assembly together with the starter commutator end frame assembly.
3. REMOVE STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the starter yoke assembly from the starter commutator end frame assembly.
4. REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
(a) Remove the starter armature plate from the starter yoke assembly.
5. REMOVE STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME COVER
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the starter commutator end frame cover.
6. REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and plate washer.
(b) Remove the starter armature assembly from the commutator end frame assembly.
7. REMOVE PLANETARY GEAR
(a) Remove the 3 planetary gears from the starter drive housing 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.