Section 13 (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: Identifying Yoke
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Remove screws (A) securing brush holder to end frame (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Brush Holder Screws
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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: Pulling Brush Spring Using Long-Nose Pliers
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Remove armature (A) from yoke (B).

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

Fig 8: Identifying Magnetic Switch Screws
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Remove housing (A) from magnetic switch (B).

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

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

Fig 11: Identifying Steel Ball And Clutch
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Remove idle gear (A) from housing.

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

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

Fig 14: Identifying Coil Spring And Magnetic Switch
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