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Disassembly Procedure

Starter Contact End Frame

    Notice: Refer to Engine Emission Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1224237  Size: SH
  1. Remove the through-bolts (2).
  2. Remove the contact end frame bolts (1).
  3. Remove the frame with the spacer (3).

Brush Holder Assembly and the Frame Assembly from the Armature Set


    Object Number: 1224238  Size: SH
  1. Remove the starter motor terminal M nut (1).
  2. Remove the brush holder assembly (2).

  3. Object Number: 1224239  Size: SH
  4. Remove the field frame assembly from the armature set (1).

Solenoid Assembly


    Object Number: 1224241  Size: SH
  1. Remove the solenoid screws (1).
  2. Remove the magnetic switch (3).
  3. Remove the spring (2).

Armature Set and Solenoid


    Object Number: 1224242  Size: SH
  1. Remove the armature set (4).
  2. Remove the rubber sealer (3).
  3. Remove the shift lever plate (6).
  4. Remove the shift lever (5).
  5. Remove the solenoid (2).
  6. Remove the gasket  (1).

Assembly Procedure

Armature Set and Solenoid


    Object Number: 1224242  Size: SH
  1. Install the gasket (1).
  2. Install the solenoid (2).
  3. Install the shift lever (5) and shift lever plate (6).
  4. Install the rubber seal (3).
  5. Install the armature set (4).

Solenoid Assembly


    Object Number: 1224241  Size: SH
  1. Install the spring (2).
  2. Install the magnetic switch (3).
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the solenoid screws (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the solenoid assembly screws to 6-8 N·m (16 lb in).

Brush Holder Assembly and the Frame Assembly to the Armature Set


    Object Number: 1224239  Size: SH
  1. Install the field frame assembly (1) to the armature set.

  2. Object Number: 1224238  Size: SH
  3. Install the brush holder assembly (2).
  4. Install the starter motor terminal M nut (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the starter motor terminal M nut to 9-12 N·m (80-106 lb in).

Starter Contact End Frame


    Object Number: 1224237  Size: SH
  1. Install the frame and spacer (3).
  2. Install the contact end frame bolts (1).
  3. Install the through-bolts (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the through-bolts to 4-6 N·m (35-53 lb in).