Starting System / Charging System (H4SO): Starter: Disassembly

1. Loosen the nuts fastening the magnet switch assembly M terminal, then disconnect the harness from the terminal.
   Fig 1: Locating Magnet Switch Assembly Nuts

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2. Remove the screws fastening the magnet switch assembly, then remove the magnet switch assembly from the starter housing assembly.
   Fig 2: Locating Magnet Switch Assembly Screws

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3. Remove screws (A) of the brush holder assembly, and through bolts (B) on both sides, and remove the starter cover assembly.
   Fig 3: Locating Brush Holder Assembly Screws And Bolts

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4. Remove the brush holder assembly from the armature assembly.
   NOTE: Hold the brush with your fingers so that the brush spring does not come flying out.
   Fig 4: Removing Brush Holder Assembly From Armature Assembly

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5. Remove the armature assembly and yoke assembly from the starter housing assembly together as a single unit.
   Fig 5: Identifying Front Starter, Ball And Armature Assembly

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6. Separate the armature assembly and yoke assembly.
   Fig 6: Separating Armature Assembly And Yoke Assembly

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7. Remove the pinion gear from the internal gear assembly.
   Fig 7: Identifying Pinion Gear From Internal Gear Assembly

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8. Remove the rubber seal (A), plate (B), and rubber seal (C).
   Fig 8: Removing Rubber Seal

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9. Lightly tap the starter housing assembly with a plastic hammer as shown in the figure, and remove the overrunning clutch, internal gear assembly, shaft and shift lever together as one piece.
   Fig 9: Tapping Starter Housing Assembly With Plastic Hammer

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   Fig 10: Removing Overrunning Clutch

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10. Use the following procedures to remove the overrunning clutch from the shaft.
    1. Use an appropriate tool (such as correctly sized socket wrenches) to lightly tap on the stopper to remove it from the snap ring.
       Fig 11: Tapping On Stopper

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    2. Remove snap ring (A) from the shaft, and remove stopper (B).
       Fig 12: Removing Snap Ring From Shaft

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    3. Remove the overrunning clutch from the shaft.
    Fig 13: Removing Overrunning Clutch From Shaft

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11. Separate the internal gear assembly and shaft.

Fig 14: Separating Internal Gear Assembly And Shaft

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