Section 14 (Starting/Charging Systems (H4SO)): Starter: Disassembly

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Disconnect lead wire (A) from magnetic switch (B).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Lead Wire From Magnetic Switch
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Remove through-bolts (A) from end frame (B).

Fig 2: Removing Through-Bolts From End Frame
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Remove yoke (A) from magnetic switch (B).

Fig 3: Removing Yoke From Magnetic Switch
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Remove screws (A) securing brush holder to end frame (B).

Fig 4: Removing Screws Securing Brush Holder To End Frame
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Separate yoke (A) from end frame (B).

Fig 5: Separating Yoke From End Frame
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Remove brush (A) by lifting up positive (+) side brush spring (B) using long-nose pliers.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage brush and commutator.

Fig 6: Removing Brush
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Remove armature (A) from yoke (B).

Fig 7: Removing Armature From Yoke
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Remove screws securing magnetic switch (A) to housing (B).

Fig 8: Removing Screws Securing Magnetic Switch To Housing
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Remove housing (A) from magnetic switch (B).

Fig 9: Removing Housing From Magnetic Switch
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Remove clutch (A) from housing (B).

Fig 10: Removing Clutch From Housing
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Take out steel ball (A) from clutch (B).
CAUTION: Be careful not to lose steel ball.

Fig 11: Taking Out Steel Ball From Clutch
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Remove idle gear (A) from housing.

Fig 12: Removing Idle Gear From Housing
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Remove retainer and roller (A) from housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop retainer and roller.

Fig 13: Removing Retainer And Roller From Housing
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Remove coil spring (A) from magnetic switch (B).

Fig 14: Removing Coil Spring From Magnetic Switch
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