Unit Disassembly

Electrical Group:

DISASSEMBLE
^ Scribe marks completely down one side of the starter motor to ensure proper alignment of all components during assembly. Use a colored pencil or marker that will show on all parts.

1. Motor lead on the frame assembly from the solenoid assembly.
^ Remove the nut from the motor terminal, slip off the motor lead, and reinstall the nut.
2. Two through-bolts.
3. Two brush plate screws.
4. Commutator end frame and O-ring seal.

Important
^ In the following step, take care not to lose the small dowel pin installed between the frame assembly and the gear reduction and drive group. The dowel pin is needed for assembly and must be saved. if it is lost, it must be replaced with a 2 mm x 10 mm (0.079 inch x 0.394 inch) long pin.

5. Frame, field, and brush holder group, dowel pin, and O-ring seal.
^ The armature assembly may come off with the frame, field, and brush holder group or may be retained by the gear reduction and drive group.
6. Armature assembly with bearings.
^ Do not remove the bearings from the armature assembly unless replacement is required. Refer to "Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair".
7. Solenoid screws.
8. Solenoid assembly.
^ Pivot the inside end of the solenoid assembly out of the engagement shift lever drive group to withdraw it.