Remove/Install Starter - AR15.30-P-7100MLJ

Model 166 with engine 157, 278 

Model 292 with engine 157, 278 

Fig 1: Starter Components Location - Model 166 With Engine 157, 278

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	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects		AH00.00-P-5000-01A
	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Clamp off ground line from battery.		AR54.10-P-0003GZ
	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A
2	Remove right engine mount and remove left engine mount from front axle carrier.		AR22.10-P-4330MLJ
3	Remove screws (9) and remove oil cooler thermostat (10) for transmission oil cooling from engine.	Bolt, bracket for thermostat to oil pan	*BA27.55-P-1011-01D
4	Remove screw/bolt (8).	Screw, oil cooler oil line to oil pan	*BA27.55-P-1003-01D
5	Remove screw (6) and remove heat shield (7).
6	Remove screws (5) of the starter (M1).	Bolt, starter to crankcase/transmission	*BA15.30-P-1003-01J
7	Turn starter (M1) to the left, tilt downward and lay down on the front axle carrier.
8	Remove contact protection (3) from starter (M1).
9	Remove circuit 50 electric line (4) from starter (M1).	Ensure that electrical wiring harness is routed properly. Otherwise, damage to the electrical wiring harness and the starter (M1) will occur.
		Nut, connection for terminal designation 50	*BA15.30-P-1002-01J
10	Remove circuit 30 electric line (2) from starter (M1).	Ensure that electrical wiring harness is routed properly. Otherwise, damage to the electrical wiring harness and the starter (M1) will occur.
		Nut, connection for terminal designation 30	*BA15.30-P-1001-01J
11	Remove starter (M1) between the front axle carrier and the body.
	Check
12	Check pinion of the starter (M1) for damage and wear.	If the starter (M1) is reused. If damage or wear was detected: ↓ Replace starter (M1).
13	Check ring gear on drive plate for wear and damage.	Rotate engine at center Bolt, crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation. Socket wrench bit If wear and damage were detected, ↓ Replace drive plate.	Fig 2
			AR03.30-P-8001MLJ
14	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (001 589 65 09 00)

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