Starting System & Charging System (Except For STI): Starter: Disassembly

CAUTION: The starter should be placed through a no-load test whenever it has been overhauled.

Disconnect the cable from the terminal M of the magnet switch assembly.
Remove the magnet switch assembly from the starter housing assembly.
Remove screws (A) of the brush holder assembly, and through bolts (B) on both sides, and remove the starter cover assembly.
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.
Remove the armature assembly and yoke assembly from the starter housing assembly together as a single unit.
Separate the armature assembly and yoke assembly.
Remove the pinion gear from the internal gear assembly.
Remove seal rubber (A), plate (B), and seal rubber (C).
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 unit.
Use the following procedures to remove the overrunning clutch from the shaft.
1. Use an appropriate tool (such as a fit socket wrench), and remove the stopper from snap ring by lightly tapping the stopper with a plastic hammer.
2. Remove snap ring (A) from the shaft, and remove stopper (B).
3. Remove the overrunning clutch from the shaft.
Separate the internal gear assembly and shaft.