RAV4 2-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
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Starter Drive/Bendix: Service and Repair
Disassembly of Starter Housing and Clutch Assembly
1. Mount a brass bar in a vise, and install the starter housing and clutch assembly to the brass bar.
2. Push down the pinion gear.
3. Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap down the stop collar.
4. Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring.
5. Remove these parts:
a. Stop collar
b. Pinion gear
c. Compression spring