Starting System: Starter: Disassembly

1. Remove the nut, and disconnect the lead wire from the magnetic switch terminal.

   Torque: 5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf) 

2. Remove the 2 through bolts.

   Torque: 5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf) 

   Fig 1: Removing Field Frame And Armature

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3. Pull out the field frame together with the armature.

   HINT:

   At the time of reassembly, align the protrusion of the field frame with the indentation of the magnetic switch.

   Fig 2: Identifying Protrusion & Indentation

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4. Remove the O-ring from the yoke.

   HINT:

   At the time of reassembly, use a new O-ring.

1. Remove the 2 screws.

   Torque: 5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf) 

   Fig 3: Removing Starter Housing Screws

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2. Remove the starter housing and clutch assembly (1), return spring (2), idler gear (3) and bearing from the magnetic switch.
   Fig 4: Removing Starter Housing And Clutch Assembly

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Using a magnetic finger, remove the steel ball from the clutch shaft hole.

Fig 5: Removing Steel Ball From Clutch Shaft Hole

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1. Remove the 2 screws and end cover from the field frame.

   Torque: 1.5 N.m (15 kgf.cm, 13 in.lbf) 

2. Remove the O-ring from the field frame.
   Fig 6: Removing End Cover From Field Frame

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3. Using a screwdriver, hold the spring back and disconnect the brush from the brush holder. Disconnect the 4 brushes, and remove the brush holder.
   NOTE: At the time of reassembly, check that the positive (+) lead wires are not grounded.