Starters - DELCO-REMY: Overhaul: Disassembly
- Disconnect field lead strap from solenoid by taking out terminal screw. Remove through bolts, withdraw commutator end frame and field frame (diesel only, remove insulator) by pulling these parts off the armature. Remove thrust washer from commutator end of armature shaft.
- Pull out brush holder pivot pin and remove brush holders and spring as an assembly. Remove brushes by taking out screws attaching brushes and leads to holder.
- Remove solenoid attaching screws and remove solenoid from drive housing. To remove solenoid cover for switch inspection, remove nuts and insulating washers from solenoid "S" and "BAT" terminals and remove cover.
- Remove shift lever fulcrum bolt. Remove shift lever, plunger and return spring from end housing. Withdraw armature assembly. Remove thrust collar from pinion end of armature shaft.
- To remove drive assembly from armature shaft, install a piece of correct size tubing over end of shaft and against pinion stop retainer, tap retainer toward armature to uncover snap ring. Remove snap ring from groove in shaft, then slide retainer and drive assembly off shaft.