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Starting System & Charging System: Starter: Disassembly

CAUTION: The starter should be placed through a no-load test whenever it has been overhauled.
  1. Disconnect the cable from the M terminal.
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  2. Remove the magnet switch assembly.
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  3. Remove the bolt (A) and through bolts (B), and remove the starter cover.
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  4. Remove the brush holder assembly.
    NOTE: Hold the brush with your fingers so that the brush spring does not come flying out.
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  5. Remove the armature assembly and yoke assembly together as a single unit.
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  6. Separate the armature assembly and yoke assembly.
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  7. Remove the pinion gear.
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  8. Remove the seal rubber (A) and plate (B).
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  9. Lightly tap the starter housing with a plastic hammer as shown in the figure, and remove the overrunning clutch, internal gear, shaft and shift lever together as one unit.
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  10. Use the following procedures to remove the overrunning clutch.
    1. Set an appropriate tool (suitable attachment, etc.), and remove the stopper from snap ring by lightly tapping the stopper with a plastic hammer.
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    2. Remove the snap ring (A), and remove the stopper (B).
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    3. Remove the overrunning clutch.
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  11. Remove the internal gear.
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