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Starters - LUCAS: Overhaul: Disassembly

NOTE: Disregard Step 7)  when working on inertia drive models.
  1. Disconnect link between lower solenoid terminal and starting motor yoke. Remove nuts securing solenoid unit. Remove solenoid from drive end bracket, being careful to disengage solenoid plunger from starter drive engagement lever.
  2. Remove commutator end cover and through bolts. Remove brushes from holders. On inertia type starters, remove drive end bracket with armature from housing. If it is necessary to remove drive end bracket from armature, remove inertia drive and withdraw armature shaft from bracket.
    Fig 1: Exploded View of Lucas Pre-Engaged Starter
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  3. On pre-engaged models, remove seal between drive end bracket and starter housing. Remove engagement lever pivot pin and separate armature with drive assembly from drive end bracket. Remove circlip and thrust washer from drive end and take drive assembly off of armature.
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