Starting System & Charging System: Starter: Disassembly

CAUTION: The starter should be placed through a no-load test whenever it has been overhauled.

1. Disconnect the cable from the M terminal.
   Fig 1: Locating Cable From M Terminal

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2. Remove the magnet switch assembly.
   Fig 2: Locating Magnet Switch Assembly Screws

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3. Remove the bolt (A) and through bolts (B), and remove the starter cover.
   Fig 3: Removing Starter Cover

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4. Remove the brush holder assembly.
   NOTE: Hold the brush with your fingers so that the brush spring does not come flying out.
   Fig 4: Removing Brush Holder Assembly

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5. Remove the armature assembly and yoke assembly together as a single unit.
   Fig 5: Removing Armature Assembly And Yoke Assembly Single Unit

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6. Separate the armature assembly and yoke assembly.
   Fig 6: Separating Armature Assembly And Yoke Assembly

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7. Remove the pinion gear.
   Fig 7: Removing Pinion Gear

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8. Remove the seal rubber (A) and plate (B).
   Fig 8: Removing Seal Rubber And Plate

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9. Lightly tap the starter housing with a plastic hammer as shown in the figure, and remove the overrunning clutch, internal gear, shaft and shift lever together as one unit.
   Fig 9: Tapping Starter Housing With Plastic Hammer

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10. Use the following procedures to remove the overrunning clutch.
    1. Set an appropriate tool (suitable attachment, etc.), and remove the stopper from snap ring by lightly tapping the stopper with a plastic hammer.
       Fig 10: Tapping Stopper With Plastic Hammer

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    2. Remove the snap ring (A), and remove the stopper (B).
       Fig 11: Removing Snap Ring

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    3. Remove the overrunning clutch.
    Fig 12: Removing Overrunning Clutch

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11. Remove the internal gear.

Fig 13: Removing Internal Gear

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