So just did this repair on 5.7 2010 and it was a freaking pain. Summertime florida started before sunrise. Didn't end needing to take the solenoid off I played puzzle and it came out. The main issues was the small space, for the top nut. Killed most of a hour one 8th turn at a time. Mostly just painful places for hands and positions. And I bit of time killing screws took 7 hours with everything fighting me, beats the 1200 quotes I got thou
Doing one on 08 5.7 Tundra 4wd and the bolt for heat shield behind manifold will test a man's temper. I'm not putting it back in unless something changes.
@@evaneason6906 its a good thing im not in charge of who gets put in the street and unalived for making common wear parts in cars and trucks a nightmare, or i know i would be making the toyota ppl involved in this placement 1st on my list. they could have easy put it on so it jointed from the transmission side with simple to reach bolts since there is plenty of room there. i do know why they charge 1200 bucks for this, but it still aint right to place something like this in that location.
It worked. I found taking the solenoid completely off make it easier to get the new starter in. The top bolt holding in the starter is a real pain, especially with the towing package with transmission cooler- i needed a crowfoot offset to get it loose and then ratchet-box-wrench. Leaving the black 12v lead/housing off while installing helps. Tab broke off the little black plug, just like he said; I drilled a tiny hole and small screw to hold it in place. Full disclosure...Nothing about this repair is fun or easy...Took about 6 hours
You left a lot unexplained, but I have to say the main suggestion (removing the solenoid) helped me so much and made this job tenable. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the tip! Saved lots of time and work for me. Great process if you have the patience to wiggle the parts out. I would use this process if I had to do it again. No coolant, suspension, or exhaust to deal with. Order of removal is: Batt disconnect Front pass tire Both splash gaurds Dip stick Exhaust heat shield Starter heat shield Starter mounting bolts Starter wiring Wiring mounting bolt Starter solenoid Remove starter Install is reverse
Thanks! Saved me a bunch of time. I was able to remove the starter without separating the solenoid by taking the right side differential mount bolt out.
Once the starter is removed , remove the solenoid from the starter to remove both pieces easily. Once both pieces are out separate the new starter from solenoid. Place both pieces up by the engine. Reinstall the solenoid and install on engine.
I removed it by loosening a bracket on two cooling lines sliding them back it came out removing heatshield took me the longest. Everyone said you had to remove the exhaust took me 3hrs.
@AndreiDoroftei oh no, mine still works fine but just trying to be informed. however my belt tensioner failed and i shredded some belts. when i took it out it came in pieces...looked like the glue that keeps cover and spring together failed just from old age.
So just did this repair on 5.7 2010 and it was a freaking pain. Summertime florida started before sunrise. Didn't end needing to take the solenoid off I played puzzle and it came out. The main issues was the small space, for the top nut. Killed most of a hour one 8th turn at a time. Mostly just painful places for hands and positions. And I bit of time killing screws took 7 hours with everything fighting me, beats the 1200 quotes I got thou
Doing one on 08 5.7 Tundra 4wd and the bolt for heat shield behind manifold will test a man's temper. I'm not putting it back in unless something changes.
@@evaneason6906 its a good thing im not in charge of who gets put in the street and unalived for making common wear parts in cars and trucks a nightmare, or i know i would be making the toyota ppl involved in this placement 1st on my list. they could have easy put it on so it jointed from the transmission side with simple to reach bolts since there is plenty of room there. i do know why they charge 1200 bucks for this, but it still aint right to place something like this in that location.
@@FjrnVR it's awful and I don't mind mechanic work. Got to put heat shields on in the morning.
It worked. I found taking the solenoid completely off make it easier to get the new starter in. The top bolt holding in the starter is a real pain, especially with the towing package with transmission cooler- i needed a crowfoot offset to get it loose and then ratchet-box-wrench. Leaving the black 12v lead/housing off while installing helps. Tab broke off the little black plug, just like he said; I drilled a tiny hole and small screw to hold it in place. Full disclosure...Nothing about this repair is fun or easy...Took about 6 hours
You left a lot unexplained, but I have to say the main suggestion (removing the solenoid) helped me so much and made this job tenable. Thanks for posting!
I did mine this afternoon. I went the hard way out, saw your video and went back in your way. Far superior. Thank
Thanks for the tip! Saved lots of time and work for me. Great process if you have the patience to wiggle the parts out. I would use this process if I had to do it again. No coolant, suspension, or exhaust to deal with.
Order of removal is:
Batt disconnect
Front pass tire
Both splash gaurds
Dip stick
Exhaust heat shield
Starter heat shield
Starter mounting bolts
Starter wiring
Wiring mounting bolt
Starter solenoid
Remove starter
Install is reverse
Put a piece of paper towel in the socket to retain nuts. A small tip for you for this great video.
Thanks! Saved me a bunch of time. I was able to remove the starter without separating the solenoid by taking the right side differential mount bolt out.
Nice work guys! I actually found this while trying to replace a starter at work. I knew there was an easier way, just couldn't remember.
Brilliant..... only video I found with this shortcut... Thank you!
that kid is going to be a great mechanic
Once the starter is removed , remove the solenoid from the starter to remove both pieces easily. Once both pieces are out separate the new starter from solenoid. Place both pieces up by the engine. Reinstall the solenoid and install on engine.
Not showing removal of the starter makes this video a pointless waste of time.
Literally the reverse of installing
I had to remove the right exhaust manifold, 12 screws. It made it a lot easier.
Damn thats small... Had a 93 Suburban and the starter weighed like 40lbs and was 1.5 feet long.
Gentleman! Thanks so much for sharing this!
Good dad right there
Worked perfectly as explained, thanks!
If you undo the stater you can drop it down get that bolt!!! Just a heads up.
I removed it by loosening a bracket on two cooling lines sliding them back it came out removing heatshield took me the longest. Everyone said you had to remove the exhaust took me 3hrs.
Did you have to disconnect the cooler lines ?
@@shortsalesumo No
So happy I found this❤
Why did you skip the removal part?
Because it's the part they struggled with, and they had to make it seem like they had THE easy way.
Because the job is hard enough with two hands - imagine trying to do it while holding a camera.
if the inside wasn't made of cheap plastic, then heat would never be a problem
Doesn’t even show how you remove the starter bolts. It’s pointless then. I know you guys struggles with that
Interesting tip with the breakdown of the starter, but let’s be honest there’s nothing easy about any of it.
how long did it take from start to finish? Thanks
what miles did your starter fail you? I have a 2007 with 64k miles...its old but maybe not that much heat exposure with its milage?
200k or so... yours probably failed because of moisture and rust .
@AndreiDoroftei oh no, mine still works fine but just trying to be informed. however my belt tensioner failed and i shredded some belts. when i took it out it came in pieces...looked like the glue that keeps cover and spring together failed just from old age.
@Michael Kim I have same truck. Mine just crapped out at 122,000 miles
Sounds like yours need to be driven. My 08 has 310,000 and I'm doing the starter now.
same truck with 2 wheel drive. 2x4 easier?
i believe so... u might not have to disassemble the starter to get it out
😂 @7:20
Jackstands!!
What happened to the “gay blue” Tundra?
Terrible🤦♂️