Starter replacement

Tiny
SPITZIG
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  • 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,009 MILES
Looking for detailed step by step instructions on how to change the starter.
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 AT 9:04 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

You must start by removing the negative battery terminal. Here is a step by step guide and some diagrams for your car. (BELOW)

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Yours is under the intake manifold which make the job a little tougher but you can do it.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, May 19th, 2017 AT 12:20 PM
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2007 toyota tundra 5.7
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Friday, May 19th, 2017 AT 12:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Battery off (use a memory saver if you can or you will loose radio function until you code it again) remove any under engine covers, there will be 2 wires on the starter one heavy and one small, remove these heavy will be a 12mm nut and small push on, starter is secured with 2 bolts, undo and carefully remove starter.
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Friday, May 19th, 2017 AT 12:20 PM (Merged)
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I have a 98 Chevy S10 and we have my truck jacked up and the battery h hooked but he says that my alternator needs to be lowered to get it off can that be a problem? Does that happen? He said it looks bigger then a normal one should be in it
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Friday, November 2nd, 2018 AT 7:59 AM
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KEN L
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Hi Kelsey, this post is for a Toyota Tundra. Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, November 2nd, 2018 AT 12:06 PM

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