Starter questions.

[91corolladx]

Hey,

I've got a 1991 Toyota Corolla DX. It used to click and then start but as of this morning, it won't start anymore. I was told it's the contacts on the starter. How do I get to the starter? Do I need to take out the intake, or can I leave it on? Should I take it out from the bottom or from the top?

Thanks a lot.

[tashirosgt]

You'll have to go under the car. Look on the side of the block that faces the passenger compartment. Its near the bottom, below the intake manifold. The starter is a cylinder about 5 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. The The central part of the cylinder is black and the parts near the ends are bare metal. It's held by some very thin and long bolts.

[Raddman]

Originally Posted by tashirosgt

You'll have to go under the car. Look on the side of the block that faces the passenger compartment. Its near the bottom, below the intake manifold. The starter is a cylinder about 5 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. The The central part of the cylinder is black and the parts near the ends are bare metal. It's held by some very thin and long bolts.

I think your talking about the solenoid being that length, the starter is bigger then 5x3 inches, make sure to disconnect the battery before removing/replacing it!
~Radd

[91corolladx]

Thanks for the responses.

I think I phrased my question wrong. I know where the starter is, but it's hard to get to. Does anybody have any tips/etc to make it easier? The bolts are 14mm, right? I tried it from the top and couldn't get it.

Thanks again.

[Raddman]

From Autozone "how to repair it" section!
Same place I got the picture!



REMOVAL & INSTALLATION



4A-F, 4A-FE and 7A-FE Engines

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Remove the air cleaner assembly (with hose).

Disconnect all the wiring from the starter terminals.

Remove the starter mounting bolts. Remove the starter.

To install:

Attach the connector to the terminal on the solenoid switch. Connect the cable from the battery to the starter and secure with the nut.

Place the starter in the flywheel bellhousing, tighten the mounting bolts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm).

Install the air cleaner assembly.

Connect the negative battery cable.

Check the starter for proper operation.



4A-GE Engine

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the both engine under covers.

Remove the front exhaust pipe.

Remove the electric cooling fan.

Disconnect all the wiring from the starter terminals.

Remove the starter mounting bolts. Remove the starter.

To install:

Attach the connector to the terminal on the starter solenoid. Connect the cable from the battery to the terminal on the switch and secure with the nut to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm)..

Install the electric cooling fan.

Install the front exhaust pipe.

Install the left and right engine under covers.

Connec the negative battery cable.

Check that the starter works properly.

[thespud]

I have bought a tool specifically for Toyota Engines, and have never used it on anything else except beating the crap out of the starter on my friends Holden: 350mm Socket Extension bar.

Allows you to get to the starter from the top - on the opposite side to the intake manifold.. Also allows me to get to the stupid A/C tensioner belt to tighten it.

These things are so incredibly useful on tight engines its not funny...

[Burger_AE102]

[quote=thespud]... and have never used it on anything else except beating the crap out of the starter on my friends Holden: 350mm Socket Extension bar.quote]

Why stop at the starter! yeah, beat that holden!

[Ukrainian102]

I did this this winter with my 7AFE and let me tell you it was a BITCH to get out.

I remember I had to use long wrenches I think, like a socket wrench but with the whole clicking device inside the wrench... it's the same concept as a socket wrench but flat. Then once I unscrewed it I somehow got it out through a hole near the passenger wheel where the steering arm goes through. It def. won't come out through the top; you gotta take it out from under the car. Then again, idk cause you have an AE92 and a 4AFE.

Useful links for when you get it out:

http://toyotanation.com/forum/t27312.html
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t19221.html
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml <-- ordered contacts from this guy