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Starting System: Description and Operation

Fig. 1 Exploded View Of A Direct Drive Starter:





Nissan starters are of two types, direct drive and gear reduction. The direct drive starter Fig. 1 is equipped with an overrunning clutch type starter drive. A solenoid switch is mounted on the starter motor.

Fig. 2 Exploded View Of A Gear Reduction Starter:





Fig. 3 Exploded View Of A Planetary Gear Reduction Starter:





Gear reduction starters Figs. 2 and 3 may use a planetary gear train or a idler gear train to transmit armature rotation to the pinion shaft. A solenoid switch is mounted on the starter motor.