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Repair and Diagnosis: Electrical: Starters: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. Remove magnetic switch by loosening attaching bolts. Remove rear dust cover with a screwdriver and remove "E" clip and thrust washer. Remove brush holder plate retaining screws.
  2. Remove through bolts. Lightly tap rear cover with a mallet and remove cover. Remove gear case. Remove bushes from commutator and remove armature. Remove brushes from holders and separate holders from yoke. Remove pinion gear from armature by pulling clutch stop collar toward pinion and then removing stop clip.
    Fig 1: HONDA STARTER
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