4 Runner 2WD L4-144.4 2366cc 2.4L SOHC (22R-E) (1990)
4. REMOVE STEEL BALL AND SPRING.
Using a magnetic finger, remove the spring and steel ball from the clutch shaft hole.
5. REMOVE BRUSHES AND BRUSH HOLDER
(a) Remove the two screws and pull the end cover with 0-ring (1.4, 1.6 kw) off the field frame.
(b) Using a screwdriver, hold the spring back and disconnect the brush from the brush holder. Disconnect the four brushes and remove the brush
holder.
6. REMOVE ARMATURE FROM FIELD FRAME
INSPECTION OF STARTER
Armature Coil
1. INSPECT THAT COMMUTATOR IS NOT GROUNDED
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the commutator and armature coil core. If there is continuity, replace the armature.