The starter is starting to weaken, which means it should be changed. Do not wait too long when you notice it, because if the starter does not work, you will not be able to start your Toyota Ft-86. Here is a little guide to changing your starter and understanding your activity.
What is the starter motor of my Toyota Ft-86 used for?
The starter is found to be an electric motor in the engine contents of your Toyota Ft-86. The latter consumes electrical power from the battery to start, and sends the impulse to the motor to start. So, if you want to know that it is really a starter problem and not a battery problem, we suggest you read the article on starting problems. Now that we have determined the concern, let's get down to business.
How to change the starter of my Toyota Ft-86?
Before starting the tasks, check that you have the necessary equipment. If you wish to carry out this procedure you will necessarily need a complete tool box, your jack, your wire brush but also two candles.
Remove the old starter
In order to carry out this operation, the most important thing will be to correctly visualize the locations, of the wires in particular. We invite you to stamp them if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of your Toyota Ft-86 battery.
- If accessing the starter from above is really complicated, we invite you to use the jack stands so that you get there from below.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
- Position a jack below the engine in case it wobbles a bit.
- Clear each of the fixings and remember the locations
- Disassemble the starter
- Recover the fixing frame, as it is not necessarily supplied with the brand new starter
- Rub the pods that could be oxidized using a brush
Attach new starter
Once the manipulation has been visualized, it will be more or less sufficient to perform the opposite manipulation.
- Examine your old and new Toyota Ft-86 starter motor to see if there are any variations in the attachment, and this is not unusual.
- Reclip the starter armature in its place
- Install the new starter
- Make sure it is correctly in its guide and screw
- Connect the power supplies to the starter
- Connect the negative terminal of your battery.
Its good. Now fitting a starter motor on your Toyota Ft-86 is no magic for your eyes. Be careful on the road, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!