Supra L6-2997cc 3.0L DOHC MFI (1998)
a. Remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf)
b. Remove these parts from the magnetic switch:
1. Starter housing
2. Return spring
3. Idler gear
4. Bearing
5. Clutch assembly
4. REMOVE STEEL BALL
Using a magnetic finger, remove the steel ball from the clutch shaft hole.
5. REMOVE BRUSH HOLDER
a. Remove the 2 screws and end cover from the field frame.
Torque: 1.5 N.m (15 kgf.cm, 13 in.lbf)
b. Using a screwdriver, hold the spring back and disconnect the brush from the brush holder. Disconnect the 4 brushes, and remove the brush
holder.
NOTE: Check that the positive (+) lead wires are not grounded.
6. REMOVE ARMATURE FROM FIELD FRAME
REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE FRONT BEARING
