Repair and Diagnosis: Electrical: Starter: Overhaul: Reassembly

Lubricate all friction surfaces. On reduction type starter, install center bearing and shock absorber assembly onto planetary carrier shaft, and install circlip. See Fig 1. On all models, install overrunning clutch, pinion stop ring and snap ring(if removed). Install brushes into brush holder.
On reduction type starter, install shaft assembly and lever. Install seal rubber and plate. Install gasket and gears. On all models, install armature, yoke and brush holder into starter housing, matching reference marks scribed during disassembly. Place commutator cover over starter housing.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Reduction Starter Motor
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On conventional type starter, install armature plate and brake spring. See Fig 2. On all models, install 2 bolts and 2 screws holding commutator cover to starter housing. Align solenoid with scribe marks and install to starter housing.

Fig 2: Exploded View of Conventional Starter Motor
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Install and tighten 2 solenoid-to-starter housing screws. Install starter housing field coil lead-to-solenoid terminal and tighten retaining nut.