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Disassembling and Assembling Starter Motor



Disassembling and Assembling Starter Motor:






NOTE: Starter motor removed


- Remove magnet switch.
- Unscrew and remove dust cap (2).
- Remove retainer (3), shim (4) and sealing ring (5).
- Check end float of armature.




- Unscrew housing screws and remove cover.
- Recesses for housing screws and insulating section must fit With one another.
- Check bearing bush and oil before installation.




- Lift spring and remove carbon brushes.
- Remove retaining plate.
- Check carbon brushes and collector for wear and repair if necessary.




- Remove terminal housing.
- Unfasten screw for engagement lever and remove rubber seal.




- Lift out armature with drive pinion and selector fork.

- Grease guide for selector fork.
- Check bearing bush on input bearing plate and oil prior to installation.




- Press back thrust ring (1) with suitable tube section.
- Press retaining rings (2) apart and pull off shaft.
- Remove burr with file and remove drive pinion (3).

- Use new retaining ring (2),
- Grease race for drive pinion.




- Check pinion for signs of wear (wear on gears/splines, bearings, freewheels) and replace if necessary.




- Check bush in Intermediate bearing and replace if necessary.