While you have the shaft out of the wheel hub, check the needle bearings in the back of the wheel hub to be sure they are okay and have grease. These are always overlooked when greasing wheel bearings and about the only time you can get to them is when changing a boot or shaft.

Changing a starter on a late model Rodeo/Amigo 4X4 is a pain for sure, I cheated and replaced the starters and or starter brushes in all mine when I changed the rear main seals. Starter comes right out when the transmission is not in the way, LOL!

'94, and '00 Amigos and '00, 01 Rodeos. Rodeo springs and aftermarket 'hard top on 94. Aisin hubs OME 919's on the 2000 Amigo. 2000 and 2001 Rodeos have OME 912's and Aisin. Smoother ride with the OME 919's???