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Engine Starting System & Charging System: Starter: Assembly

  1. Apply grease to the sliding parts of the shaft.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: Multemp #6129 or equivalent

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  2. Install the internal gear to the shaft.
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  3. Install the overrunning clutch as follows:
    1. Apply grease to the spline portion of the shaft.

      Preparation items: 

      Grease: Multemp #6129 or equivalent

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    2. Set the overrunning clutch.
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    3. Pass a new stopper (B) through, and attach a new snap ring (A).
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    4. Using a press, pressure fit stopper (B) into snap ring (A).
    CAUTION: Do not apply any load to the internal gear.
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  4. Install the overrunning clutch, internal gear, shaft and shift lever as a single unit to the starter housing.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the moving parts of the shift lever.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: Multemp #6129 or equivalent

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  5. Apply grease to the inside of the internal gear and pinion gear, and attach the pinion gear to the internal gear.
    NOTE: Apply grease evenly to the contact surfaces of each gear.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: Molykote® AG650 or equivalent

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  6. Install the plate (B) and seal rubber (A).
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  7. Set the armature to the yoke.
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  8. Attach the armature and yoke to the starter housing together as a single unit.
    NOTE: As shown in the figure, match the protrusion of the yoke to the cut out of the starter housing.
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  9. Use an appropriate tool (suitable attachment, etc.) to attach the brush holder.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brushes.
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  10. Set the starter cover and install the bolts (A) and through bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. CVT model 

      T1:  3.4 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

      T2:  3.5 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb)

    2. MT model 

      T1:  3.4 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

      T2:  6.1 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.5 ft-lb)

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  11. Install the magnet switch.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. CVT model 

      3.4 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

    2. MT model 

      5.9 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)

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  12. Connect the cable to the terminal M.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. CVT model 

      10.7 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 7.9 ft-lb)

    2. MT model 

      10.7 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 7.9 ft-lb)

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