Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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

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

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

Fig 3: Locating Bolts
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Remove the brush holder assembly (A), rear bracket assembly (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
Remove the armature assembly (C) and york assembly (D).

Fig 4: Removing Armature Assembly And York Assembly
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Remove the shield (A).

Fig 5: Locating Shield
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Remove the lever packing (A) and the planet gear (B).

Fig 6: Removing Lever Packing And Planet Gear
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Remove the clutch set assembly (A) and lever (B).

Fig 7: Locating Clutch Set Assembly
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NOTE: Beware of the direction of the lever (A).

Fig 8: Locating Lever
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Press the stopper (A) using a socket (B).

Fig 9: Pressing Stopper Using Socket
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Remove the stop ring (A) using the stop ring pliers (B).

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

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

Fig 12: Locating Pulling Tool And Stop Ring
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