Section 28 (Starting System (Service Information)): Starter: Disassembly: Disassembly

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REMOVE REPAIR SERVICE STARTER KIT
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the repair service starter kit.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnect Lead Wire To Magnetic Switch
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2. Remove the 2 screws which are used to secure the repair service starter kit to the repair service starter kit.
  
  Fig 2: Remove Magnetic Switch
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3. Remove the repair service starter kit.
4. Remove the return spring and the plunger from the repair service starter kit.
REMOVE STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 through bolts and pull out the starter yoke together with the starter commutator end frame.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Starter Yoke Assembly Bolts
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2. Remove the starter yoke from the starter commutator end frame.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Starter Commutator End Frame Assembly From Starter Yoke Assembly
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REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
1. Remove the starter armature plate from the starter yoke.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Starter Armature Plate
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REMOVE DRIVE HOUSING STARTER BEARING COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the drive housing starter bearing cover.
  
  Fig 6: Prying Out Starter Commutator End Frame Cover
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REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and the plate washer.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Snap Ring
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2. Remove the starter armature from the commutator end frame.
REMOVE PLANET GEAR
1. Remove the 3 planet gears from the motor terminal starter kit.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Planet Gears
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