Section 1 (Starting System & Charging System (2.5L)): Starter: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: The starter should be placed through a no-load test whenever it has been overhauled.

Disconnect cable from terminal M (A) of the magnet switch assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Magnet Switch Assembly Terminal
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Remove the magnet switch assembly from the starter housing assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Magnet Switch Assembly Bolts
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Remove through bolts (A) and screws (B) on both sides, and remove the starter cover assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Starter Cover Assembly Bolts
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Remove the yoke assembly and brush holder assembly as a unit.

Fig 4: Locating Yoke And Brush Holder Assembly
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Remove the two brushes wired to the yoke assembly, and separate the yoke assembly and the brush holder assembly.
NOTE: As shown in the figure, use a flat tip screwdriver, etc. to hold the brush spring and remove the brush.

Fig 5: Removing Brush Using Screwdriver
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Fig 6: Brush Of Starter
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Remove the armature from the internal gear assembly.

Fig 7: Locating Armature Of Starter
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Remove the starter housing assembly (A) then remove the shift lever (B).

Fig 8: Locating Starter Housing Assembly
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Use the following procedures to remove the overrunning clutch from the shaft.
1. Use an appropriate tool (such as a fit socket wrench), and remove the stopper from snap ring by lightly tapping the stopper with a plastic hammer.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Stopper By Tapping With Plastic Hammer
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2. Remove snap ring (A) from the shaft, and remove stopper (B).
  
  Fig 10: Removing Snap Ring From Shaft
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3. Remove the overrunning clutch from the shaft.
Fig 11: Removing Overrunning Clutch From Shaft
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Use the following procedures to remove the shaft.
1. Remove the starter plate, and remove the pinion gear.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Starter Plate And Pinion Gear
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2. Remove the snap ring from the shaft.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Snap Ring From Shaft
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3. Remove the shaft from the internal gear assembly.
Fig 14: Removing Shaft From Internal Gear Assembly
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