Section 12 (Starting System): Starter: Disassembly

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REMOVE REPAIR SERVICE STARTER KIT
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the repair service starter kit.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Nut And Lead Wire From Repair Service Starter Kit
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2. Remove the 2 screws which are used to secure the repair service starter kit to the repair service starter kit.
3. Remove the repair service starter kit.
4. Remove the return spring and the plunger from the repair service starter kit.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Repair Service Starter Kit Screws
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REMOVE STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 through bolts and pull out the starter yoke together with the starter commutator end frame.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Starter Yoke Together With Starter Commutator End Frame
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2. Remove the starter yoke from the starter commutator end frame.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Starter Yoke From Starter Commutator End Frame
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REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
1. Remove the starter armature plate from the starter yoke.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Starter Armature Plate From Starter Yoke
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REMOVE DRIVE HOUSING STARTER BEARING COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the drive housing starter bearing cover.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Drive Housing Starter Bearing Cover
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REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and the plate washer.
2. Remove the starter armature from the commutator end frame.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Snap Ring And Plate Washer
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REMOVE PLANET GEAR
1. Remove the 3 planet gears from the motor terminal starter kit.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Planet Gears From Motor Terminal Starter Kit
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