How to replace a starter for a 96 toyota 4runner, 4wd, 6cyl

1. Connect the battery ammeter to the starter as shown in the illustration.

Fig. Fig. 4: Make the connections to the battery, ammeter and starter as shown here

1. Check the rotation of the starter, it must be smooth and steady with the pinion gear moving outwards. Compare the ammeter reading to the starter specifications chart.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the battery cable from the magnetic switch on the starter motor.
3. Disconnect the remaining electrical connections at the starter.
4. Remove the nuts and/or bolts securing the starter to the bell housing, then pull the starter toward the front of the vehicle to remove.

1. Insert the starter into the bell housing being sure that the starter drive teeth are engaged with the flywheel teeth, not jammed against the flywheel.
2. Tighten the attaching hardware to 29 ft.how to replace a starter for a 96 toyota 4runner, - 0900c15280060949.jpgplace all electrical connections.

Fig. Fig. 5: Exploded view of a common starter mounting found on Toyota trucks

1. Connect the positive battery cable (starter wire) to the starter.
2. Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig. Fig. 6: The relay may be located in the driver's side junction block or in the engine compartment relay block