Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
a. Put a wooden block on the contact plate and press it down with a hand press.
Dimensions of wooden block:
20 x 37 x 40 mm (0.79 x 1.46 x 1.57 in.)
Press force:
981 N (100 kgf, 221 lbf)
NOTE: Check the diameter of the hand press ram. Then calculate the gauge pressure of the press when 981 N (100 kgf, 221 lbf) of force is
applied.
Gauge pressure:
b. Using SST, tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
SST 09810-38140
Torque: 17 N.m (170 kgf.cm, 12 ft.lbf)
NOTE: If the nut is over tightened, it may cause cracks on the inside of the insulator.
6. CLEAN CONTACT SURFACES OF CONTACT PLATE AND PLUNGER
Clean the contact surfaces of the remaining contact plate and plunger with a dry shop rag.
7. REINSTALL MAGNETIC SWITCH END COVER
Install the plunger, new gasket, end cover and lead clamp with the 3 bolts.
Torque:
1.4 kW type: 2.5 N.m (25 kgf.cm, 22 in.lbf)