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Repair procedures: Disassembly

  1. Disconnect the M-terminal (A) on the magnet switch assembly (B).
    Fig 1: M-Terminal & Magnet Switch Assembly
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  2. After loosening the 3 screws (A), detach the magnet switch assembly (B).
    Fig 2: Magnet Switch Assembly & Screw
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  3. Loosen the through bolts (A).
    Fig 3: Through Bolts
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  4. Remove the brush holder assembly (A), yoke (b) and armature (C).
    Fig 4: Brush Holder Assembly, Yoke & Armature
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  5. Remove the shield (A) and packing (B).
    Fig 5: Packing & Shield
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  6. Remove the lever plate (A) and lever packing (B).
    Fig 6: Lever Plate & Lever Packing
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  7. Disconnect the planet gear (A).
    Fig 7: Planet Gear
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  8. Disconnect the planet shaft assembly (A) and lever (B).
    Fig 8: Planet Shaft Assembly & Lever
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  9. Press the stop ring (A) using a socket (B).
    Fig 9: Pressing Stop Ring
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  10. After removing the stopper (A) using stopper pliers (B).
    Fig 10: Removing Stopper
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  11. Disconnect the stop ring (A), overrunning clutch (B), internal gear (C) and planet shaft (D).
    Fig 11: Stop Ring, Overrunning Clutch, Internal Gear & Planet Shaft
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  12. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.
NOTE: Using a suitable pulling tool (A), pull the overrunning clutch stop ring (B) over the stopper (C).
Fig 12: Pulling Overrunning Clutch Stop Ring
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