Camry V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2008)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Starter
2GR-FE STARTING: STARTER:
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Make sure to complete each of the following tests within 5 seconds to prevent the coil from burning out.
(a) Perform pull-in test:
(1) Disconnect the lead wire from terminal C.
(2) Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown in the illustration. Check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.
If the clutch pinion gear does not move outward, replace the repair service starter kit.
(b) Perform hold-in test:
(1) Disconnect the negative (-) terminal lead from terminal C under the conditions for pull-in test. Check that the pinion gear remains out.
If the clutch pinion gear moves inward, replace the repair service starter kit.
(c) Inspect clutch pinion gear return:
(1) Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the starter body. Check that the clutch pinion gear moves inward.
If the clutch pinion gear does not move inward, replace the repair service starter kit.
(d) Perform no-load performance test:
(1) Connect the field coil wire to terminal C with the nut. Make sure that the lead is not grounded.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
(2) Clamp the starter in a vise.