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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2009ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIRREASSEMBLY
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Reassembly
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Reassembly
2GR-FE STARTING: STARTER: REASSEMBLY
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL PLANETARY GEAR
(a) Apply high-temperature grease to the planetary gears and pin parts of the planetary shaft.
(b) Install the 3 planetary gears to the starter drive housing assembly.
2. INSTALL STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply high-temperature grease to the plate washer and the armature shaft.
(b) Install the starter armature assembly to the starter commutator end frame assembly.
(c) Using snap ring pliers, install the plate washer and a new snap ring.
(d) Using vernier calipers, measure the snap ring.
Maximum length:
5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
If the length is greater than the maximum, replace the snap ring with a new one.
3. INSTALL STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME COVER
(a) Install the starter commutator end frame cover to the starter commutator end frame assembly.
4. INSTALL STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
(a) Align the claw of the armature plate with the groove inside the starter yoke assembly, and install the starter armature plate.
5. INSTALL STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the starter commutator end frame rubber with the groove of the starter yoke assembly.
(b) Install the starter commutator end frame assembly to the starter yoke assembly.
NOTE:
The magnet of the starter yoke assembly may attract the starter armature assembly when the starter commutator end frame assembly is installed, causing the magnet to break.
6. INSTALL STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the claw of the starter yoke with the groove inside the motor terminal starter kit.
(b) Install the starter yoke with the 2 through bolts.
Torque: 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 53 in-lbf)
7. INSTALL MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply high-temperature grease to the plunger and the hook.
(b) Hang the plunger hook of the magnetic switch assembly to the drive lever hook.
(c) Install the plunger and the return spring.
(d) Install the repair magnetic switch assembly with the 2 screws.
Torque: 7.5 Nm (76 kgf-cm, 66 in-lbf)
(e) Connect the lead wire to terminal C with the nut.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-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:
- • 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.