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STARTING SYSTEM — Disassembly / Assembly

G-26parts diagram

Disassembly / Assembly

  1. 1
    Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
    Exploded view of the starter motor with seven numbered balloons: (1) magnetic switch, (2) rear housing, (3) front cover, (4) armature, (5) yoke assembly, (6) brush holder assembly, (7) drive pinion. Tightening torques are shown next to the front-cover screw (4.1—7.5 N·m / 42—77 cm-kg / 36—67 in-lb) and the rear-housing through-bolts (3.8—7.1 N·m / 39—72 cm-kg, 34—62 in-lb) and the magnetic-switch fastener (2.4—7.1 N·m / 39—72 cm-kg, 34—62 in-lb).
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  2. 2
    Inspect and repair or replace parts as necessary.
  3. 3
    Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Magnetic switchInspection ... page G-28
2Rear housing
3Front cover
4ArmatureInspection ... page G-27
5Yoke assemblyInspection ... page G-28
6Brush holder assemblyInspection ... page G-28
7Drive pinion
Tightening torque — front-cover screws
4.1-7.5N·m
Tightening torque — front-cover screws
36—67in-lb
Tightening torque — rear-housing through-bolts
3.8-7.1N·m
Tightening torque — rear-housing through-bolts
34—62in-lb
Tightening torque — magnetic-switch fastener
2.4-7.1N·m
Tightening torque — magnetic-switch fastener
34—62in-lb

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