Starting/Charging Systems (H4SO): Starter: Disassembly

Remove the nut which holds terminal M (A) of the magnet switch assembly, then disconnect the harness from the terminal.

Fig 1: Identifying Magnet Switch Assembly Terminal
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Remove the nuts fastening the magnet switch assembly to the starter housing, then remove the magnet switch assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Magnet Switch Assembly Mounting Nuts
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Remove the starter seal.

Fig 3: Identifying Starter Seal
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Remove the through bolts on both sides, and remove the starter housing.

Fig 4: Locating Starter Housing Mounting Bolts
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Fig 5: Identifying Starter Housing
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Remove the shift lever.

Fig 6: Removing Shift Lever
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Remove the overrunning clutch assembly from the yoke.

Fig 7: Removing Overrunning Clutch Assembly From Yoke
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Remove the starter plate.

Fig 8: Identifying Starter Plate
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Remove the planetary gear (A) and washer (B) from internal gear.

Fig 9: Identifying Planetary Gear And Washer
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Remove the screws, and remove the starter cover from the brush holder assembly.
NOTE: Separate the starter cover by pressing the brush holder assembly using the screws so that the assembly stays onto the armature side.

Fig 10: Identifying Starter Cover Mounting Screws
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Fig 11: Identifying Starter Cover And Brush Holder Assembly
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Remove the brush holder assembly from the armature.
NOTE: Spread the brush with your fingers, being careful not to damage the brush.

Fig 12: Removing Brush Holder Assembly From Armature
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Remove the armature from the yoke.

Fig 13: Removing Armature From Yoke

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