STARTER (for AWD): Disassembly

REMOVE STARTER MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut, and disconnect the lead wire from the magnetic switch.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Magnetic Switch And Nut
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2. Remove the 2 nuts and starter magnetic switch assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Starter Magnetic Switch Assembly And Nut
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REMOVE STARTER DRIVE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts.
2. Pull out the starter yoke assembly and the starter commutator end frame assembly together with the armature.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Starter Yoke Assembly And Nut
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REMOVE STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the starter pinion drive lever.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Starter Pinion Drive Lever
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2. Remove the 2 screws and end frame.
  NOTE: While holding down the lead wire, remove the starter commutator end frame.
  
  Fig 5: Locating End Frame And Screw
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REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, hold the spring back and disconnect the brush from the brush holder.
2. Disconnect the 4 brushes and remove the brush holder.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Brush Holder
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3. Remove the starter armature from the yoke.
REMOVE STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the starter yoke from the starter center bearing clutch sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Starter Yoke Assembly
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REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
1. Remove the armature plate from the center bearing clutch sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Starter Armature Plate
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REMOVE PLANETARY GEAR
1. Remove the 3 planetary gears.