Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Disassembly

1. Remove magnetic switch assembly

1. Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the magnetic switch.

2. Remove the 2 screws holding the magnetic switch to the starter drive housing.
3. Remove the magnetic switch.
4. Remove the return spring and plunger from the starter drive housing.

2. Remove starter yoke assembly

1. Remove the 2 through-bolts, and pull out the starter yoke together with the commutator end frame.
2. Remove the starter yoke from the commutator end frame.

3. Remove starter armature plate

1. Remove the armature plate from the starter yoke.

4. Remove starter commutator end frame cover

1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the commutator end frame cover.

5. Remove starter armature assembly

1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and plate washer.
2. Remove the armature from the commutator end frame.

6. Remove planetary gear

1. Remove the 3 planetary gears from the starter drive housing.