Repair and Diagnosis: Electrical: Starters: Overhaul: Starter: Disassembly

1. Remove nut from "M" terminal. See Figure .
2. Remove field wire from "M" Terminal.
3. Remove solenoid screws and magnetic switch. See Fig 1 .
   NOTE: If pinion depth shims are found between solenoid and drive end housing, remove them and set aside. See Fig 2 .
4. Remove solenoid plunger spring. See Fig 3 .
5. Disengage plunger from lever and remove plunger. See Fig 4 .
6. Remove bolts from rear cover. Separate motor assembly from drive end housing. Also separate motor assembly from planetary gear set, if present. See Fig 5 .
7. Remove lever from drive pinion. See Fig 6 .
8. Remove drive stopper from snap ring using a deep well socket or similar tool. See Fig 7 .
9. Remove snap ring from its groove in pinion shaft.
10. Remove stopper and drive pinion from pinion shaft. See Fig 8 .
11. Remove two brush plate screws and rear cover. See Fig 9 .
12. Remove armature from field coil housing.
13. Remove armature washers from the end of the armature.

Fig 1: Removing Solenoid Screws

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Fig 2: Identifying Pinion Depth Shims

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Fig 3: Removing Solenoid Plunger Spring

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Fig 4: Removing Plunger

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Fig 5: Removing Bolts From Rear Cover

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Fig 6: Removing Lever From Drive Pinion

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Fig 7: Removing Drive Stopper

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Fig 8: Removing Drive Pinion

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Fig 9: Removing Brush Plate Screw & Rear Cover

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