Starter removal on '97 LTD

BennyTRD · 10-09-2005, 04:39 PM

I have been struggling for the last 5 hours, trying to get the damn starter off my '97 LTD. I've gottan as far as the starter is off the bell housing, but I can't seem to be able to get it out from the truck. Anyone got any tips?? I've tried moving the brake lines and brackets from the passenger side, but can't seem to wiggle it out. Any thoughts anyone???? Please help!!!!

AZBlackTacoma · 10-09-2005, 04:41 PM

I heard that getting the starter off is a total bitch. Its in there pretty good.

cubuff4runner · 10-09-2005, 04:53 PM

I was able to squeeze mine out between the exhaust and the frame from underneath, but it was tight.

BennyTRD · 10-09-2005, 05:17 PM

I've tried pulling it through there aswell. Its just that the y pipe is in the way. How the hell do the techs at the "stealerships" do it???

AZBlackTacoma · 10-09-2005, 06:34 PM

Here, this will help you. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=68988

TACOMANATOR · 10-09-2005, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZBlackTacoma

Here, this will help you. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=68988

Thats for a 2ng gen (91), he has a 3rd gen(97).

BennyTRD · 10-09-2005, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZBlackTacoma

Here, this will help you. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=68988

Actually, that's for a second gen that access panel is not on the 96' and up.

AZBlackTacoma · 10-09-2005, 09:45 PM

Oh well, sorry I tried...

MTL_4runner · 10-10-2005, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BennyTRD

I've tried pulling it through there aswell. Its just that the y pipe is in the way. How the hell do the techs at the "stealerships" do it???

I am surprised no one posted this link:
http://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech/...r/haveblue.htm

BennyTRD · 10-10-2005, 02:06 PM

Well after about an hour of wrestling with this thing, and many layers of skin off my hands, its off. I actually ripped it out from the passenger side fenderwell. This has not been the easiest of tasks, but its finally out. Hopefully it goes in a little smoother.

10-09-2005, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
BennyTRD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 126	Starter removal on '97 LTD I have been struggling for the last 5 hours, trying to get the damn starter off my '97 LTD. I've gottan as far as the starter is off the bell housing, but I can't seem to be able to get it out from the truck. Anyone got any tips?? I've tried moving the brake lines and brackets from the passenger side, but can't seem to wiggle it out. Any thoughts anyone???? Please help!!!! __________________ '97 4Runner Limited w/E-Locker '99 Coils w/TrekMasters 265/75/16 BFG AT's My Profile

10-09-2005, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
AZBlackTacoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 48	I heard that getting the starter off is a total bitch. Its in there pretty good. __________________ www.tacomaforums.com

10-09-2005, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
cubuff4runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 954	I was able to squeeze mine out between the exhaust and the frame from underneath, but it was tight. __________________ 96' 4Runner SAS - 87 Waggy 44 Aussie Locker & Alloy Shafts, 63" Chevy Rear Leaf Conversion, Inchworm Dual Crawler, PSC Hydro Assist, FROR Full Floater Rockfrogs Pics

10-09-2005, 05:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
BennyTRD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 126	I've tried pulling it through there aswell. Its just that the y pipe is in the way. How the hell do the techs at the "stealerships" do it??? __________________ '97 4Runner Limited w/E-Locker '99 Coils w/TrekMasters 265/75/16 BFG AT's My Profile

10-09-2005, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
AZBlackTacoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 48	Here, this will help you. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=68988 __________________ www.tacomaforums.com

10-09-2005, 09:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
AZBlackTacoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 48	Oh well, sorry I tried... __________________ www.tacomaforums.com

10-10-2005, 02:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
BennyTRD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 126	Well after about an hour of wrestling with this thing, and many layers of skin off my hands, its off. I actually ripped it out from the passenger side fenderwell. This has not been the easiest of tasks, but its finally out. Hopefully it goes in a little smoother. __________________ '97 4Runner Limited w/E-Locker '99 Coils w/TrekMasters 265/75/16 BFG AT's My Profile

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