Repair Procedures: Disassembly

Disconnect the M-terminal (A) on the starter solenoid assembly (B).

Fig 1: M-Terminal On Starter Solenoid
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After loosening the 3 screws (A), detach the starter solenoid assembly (B).

Fig 2: Starter Solenoid Assembly & Screws
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Loosen the through bolts (A).

Fig 3: Starter Through Bolts
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Remove the armature (A), the yoke (B), the brush holder assembly (C), and the rear housing (D).

Fig 4: Armature, Yoke, Brush Holder Assembly & Rear Housing
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Remove the lever packing (A) and the lever plate (B).

Fig 5: Lever Packing & Lever Plate
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Remove the shield (A) and the packing (B).

Fig 6: Shield & Packing
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Disconnect the planet gear (A).

Fig 7: Planet Gear
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Disconnect the planet shaft assembly (A) and the lever (B).

Fig 8: Planet Shaft Assembly & Lever
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Press the stopper (A) using a socket (B).

Fig 9: Pressing Stopper
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After removing the stop ring (A) using stop ring pliers (B).

Fig 10: Removing Stop Ring
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Disconnect the stopper (A), overrunning clutch (B), internal gear (C) and planet shaft (D).

Fig 11: Stopper, Overrunning Clutch, Internal Gear & Planet Shaft
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NOTE: Using a suitable pulling tool (A), pull the overrunning clutch stopper (C) over the stop ring (B).

Fig 12: Pulling Overrunning Clutch Stopper
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Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.