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Starters - BOSCH: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. With starter removed from vehicle, remove dust cover. Lift out brush springs using a wire hook, pull out brushes to 3/4 of their length. Remove screws connecting field coil terminals to brush boxes.
  2. Disconnect field coil to solenoid strap, remove hex nut on one side of drive end cover and remove screw. Remove screws securing solenoid and remove solenoid.
  3. Remove commutator end assembly, remove through bolts and pull complete drive end assembly forward. Note proper location of washers for reassembly.
  4. Remove yoke lever, then from armature shaft, remove cotter pin and left hand threaded castle nut. Remove snap ring and discard.
  5. Remove drive assembly, intermediate bearing with bushing and armature brake, spring plate washer unit or washer spring jaw unit, depending on the model.