Section 12 (Starter): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C230 and 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Starter is a brush-type, series-wound electric motor with an overrunning clutch. Field frame contains field coils and is enclosed by commutator/drive bushing end frame, which carries pole shoes. A splined armature shaft carries drive assembly.