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Disassembly and Assembly




DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the positive brush connector from magnetic switch Terminal M.
2. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
3. Inspect all parts and replace if necessary.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to ASSEMBLY NOTE.




Disassembly Note
Brush holder assembly
1. Remove the brush spring and pull the brushes loose from the brush holder.
2. Remove the brush holder assembly.
3. Remove the front cover housing and the plunger lever return spring.
4. Remove the starter drive plunger lever pivot pin, lever and remove the armature.
5. Remove the ground brush rivet head with a file or chisel and remove the rivet with a 1/8-in punch.
6. Cut the brush leads from the field coils as close to the filed connection point as possible.

Assembly Note
Pinion and reduction gear
Partially fill the rear cover housing bearing bore with grease (approximately 1/4 full). Install the pinion and reduction gear assembly in the housing, making sure to line up the bolt holes in the gear assembly and the housing.




Brush holder assembly
1. Position the new field brush lead on the field coil connection. Position and crimp the clip provided with the brushes to hold the brush lead to the connection. Solder the lead clip and connection together using rosin core solder. Use a 300 watt iron.
2. Rivet the ground brush lead to the frame with rivets provided in the brush kit.
3. Clean the commutator with sandpaper.
4. Install the armature in the starter frame.
5. Install the starter plunger lever to the frame and starter drive assembly. Install the pivot pin.
6. Install the brush holder.
7. Insert the brushes in holder.
8. Install the brush springs.
9. Install the rear cover.
10. Install the two through-bolts.

Tightening torque:
5 - 10 N.m {51 - 102 kgf.cm, 44 - 88 in.lbf}

11. Install the starter drive plunger lever cover and tighten the screw.

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