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Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

STARTER ASSEMBLY

1. Loosen the nut which holds terminal M of switch assembly, and then disconnect the connector
2. Remove the bolts which hold the switch assembly, and then remove switch assembly, plunger and plunger spring from starter as a unit.






NOTE: Be careful because the pinion gap adjustment washer may sometimes be used on the mounting surface of switch assembly.




3. Remove both through-bolts and brush holder screws, and then detach the rear cover and brush holder.
4. Remove the armature and yoke from front bracket. The ball used as a bearing will come off from the armature end.






NOTE: Before removal of the yoke, put alignment marks on the yoke and front bracket.




5. Remove packing A, planetary gears, packing B and plate.
6. Remove the shaft assembly and overrunning clutch as a unit.






NOTE: Note the direction of the lever before removing.

7. Remove the overrunning clutch from shaft assembly as follows:
1. Remove the stopper from ring by lightly tapping the stopper with an appropriate tool (such as a fit socket wrench).




2. Remove the ring, stopper and clutch from shaft.

ASSEMBLY

1. To assemble, reverse order of disassembly.
2. Apply grease to the following parts before assembly.
- Front and rear bracket sleeve bearings
- Armature shaft gear
- Outer periphery of plunger
- Mating surfaces of plunger and lever
- Gear shaft splines
- Mating surfaces of lever and clutch
- Ball at armature shaft end
- Planetary gear