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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.
  1. Disconnect the cable from the terminal M of the magnet switch assembly.
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  2. Remove the magnet switch assembly from the starter housing assembly.
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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.
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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.
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  5. Remove the armature assembly and yoke assembly from the starter housing assembly together as a single unit.
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  6. Separate the armature assembly and yoke assembly.
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  7. Remove the pinion gear from the internal gear assembly.
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  8. Remove seal rubber (A), plate (B), and seal rubber (C).
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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 unit.
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  10. 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.
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    2. Remove snap ring (A) from the shaft, and remove stopper (B).
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    3. Remove the overrunning clutch from the shaft.
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  11. Separate the internal gear assembly and shaft.
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