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Repair Procedures: Disassembly: VALEO

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Fig 1: M-Terminal & Magnet Switch Assembly (VALEO)
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  1. 2. After loosening the screws (A), detach the magnet switch assembly (B).


Fig 1: Magnet Switch Assembly & Screws (VALEO)
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  1. 3. Loosen the through bolts (A).


Fig 1: Through Bolts (VALEO)
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  1. 4. Remove the brush holder assembly (A), yoke (B) and armature (C).


Fig 1: Brush Holder Assembly, Yoke & Armature (VALEO)
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  1. 5. REMY : Remove the lever plate (B) and lever packing (A).
    Fig 2: Lever Plate & Lever Packing (REMY)
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    VALEO : Remove the lever stop (A).

    Fig 3: Lever Stop (VALEO)
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  2. 6. Remove the packing (A) and shield (B). (REMY only)
    Fig 4: Packing & Shield (REMY)
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  3. 7. Disconnect the planet gear (A). (REMY only)
    Fig 5: Planet Gear
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  4. 8. Disconnect the planet shaft assembly (or reducer assembly) (A) and lever (B).


Fig 1: Planet Shaft Assembly & Lever (VALEO)
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  1. 9. Press the stopper (A) using a socket (B).
    Fig 2: Pressing Stopper Using Socket
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  2. 10. Remove the stop ring (A) using stop ring pliers (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Stop Ring Using Stop Ring Pliers
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  3. 11. Disconnect the stopper (A), overrunning clutch (B), internal gear (C), planet shaft (or drive shaft) (D) and/or gasket sheet (E).


Fig 1: Stopper, Overrunning Clutch, Internal Gear, Planet Shaft & Gasket Sheet (VALEO)
G07385732Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  1. 12. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.
    NOTE: Using a suitable pulling tool (A), pull the overrunning clutch stopper (C) over the stop ring (B).
    Fig 2: Pulling Overrunning Clutch Stopper Over Stop Ring
    G07385733Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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