Starting System & Charging System: Starter: Disassembly

CAUTION: The starter should be placed through a no-load test whenever it has been overhauled.

1. Disconnect the cable from the M terminal.

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2. Remove the magnet switch.

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3. Remove the bolt (A) and through bolts (B), and remove the starter cover.

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4. Remove the brush holder.
   NOTE: Hold the brush with your fingers so that the brush spring does not come flying out.

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5. Remove the armature and yoke together as a single unit.

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6. Separate the armature and yoke.

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7. Remove the pinion gear.

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8. Remove the seal rubber (A) and plate (B).

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9. Lightly tap the starter housing with a plastic hammer as shown in the figure, and remove the overrunning clutch, internal gear, shaft and shift lever together as one unit.

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10. Use the following procedures to remove the overrunning clutch.
    1. Set an appropriate tool (suitable attachment, etc.), and remove the stopper from snap ring by lightly tapping the stopper with a plastic hammer.

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    2. Remove the snap ring (A), and remove the stopper (B).

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    3. Remove the overrunning clutch.

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11. Remove the internal gear.

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