Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Assembly:

Disassembly And Assembly:

CAUTION: When removing the armature, take care not to lose the ball (which is used as a bearing) in the armature end.

<> SNAP RING AND STOP RING REMOVAL

Snap Ring/Stop Ring Removal:

1. Press a long socket wrench to the stop ring. Then tap the socket wrench to remove the stop ring to the pinion gear side.

Snap Ring/Stop Ring Removal:

2. After removing the snap ring (by using snap-ring pliers), remove the stop ring and the overrunning clutch.

STARTER MOTOR PART CLEANING
1. Do not immerse parts in cleaning solvent. Immersing the yoke and field coil assembly and/or armature will damage insulation. Wipe these parts with a shop towel only.
2. Do not immerse the drive unit in cleaning solvent. The overrunning clutch is pre-lubricated at the factory and solvent will wash lubrication from the clutch.
3. The drive unit may be cleaned with a brush moistened with cleaning solvent and wiped dry with a shop towel.



ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STOP RING AND SNAP RING INSTALLATION

Stop Ring/Snap Ring Installation:

Using a suitable pulling tool, pull the overrunning clutch stop ring over the snap ring.