Starters - BOSCH: Overhaul: Disassembly
- Clamp starter in vise and remove nut and washer from solenoid main terminal connection. Remove solenoid mounting screws and guide solenoid body away from drive end housing and plunger. Disconnect plunger from actuating lever.
- Remove screws and cap with rubber seal from commutator end housing. Wipe grease from armature shaft and remove "C" clip with shims. Remove through bolts or nuts from studs and lift off commutator end housing.
- Lift springs clear of brushes and slide brushes from holders. Remove brush plate from housing. Separate drive end housing and armature assembly from yoke by tapping apart.
- Remove armature assembly from drive end housing while at the same time uncoupling actuating arm. If necessary to remove actuating arm, first remove rubber insert from drive end housing. Remove pivot arm screw and nut and extract actuating arm.
- To remove drive pinion assembly from armature shaft, separate thrust collar from over "C" clip. Remove "C" clip from its groove and drive pinion assembly off armature shaft.