Disassembly Procedure

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE




1. Remove the starter from the vehicle.
2. Scribe matchmarks (2) on the solenoid and the drive housing to ensure proper solenoid installation.




3. Remove the retaining nut and the field coil lead wire (2) from the solenoid.




4. Remove the 2 screws and the solenoid (1) from the drive housing.




IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the starter solenoid. If it is found to be defective, replace the solenoid.

5. Inspect the plunger (3) and spring for wear. Replace as necessary.




6. Remove the two bolts, two screws and the commutator end cover (1) from the drive housing.
7. Remove the commutator end bushing and the washers.




8. Remove the brushholder assembly.




9. Scribe matchmarks (4) on the field frame and the drive housing to ensure proper assembly.
10. Remove the field frame (3) from the drive housing.
11. Remove the pinion drive lever from the drive housing (1).




12. Remove the armature (1) from the field frame. If the armature bearing (2) comes out during removal, apply Chassis Grease GM P/N 1051344 to it and reinstall.




13. Remove the idle gear retainer (2) and three idle gears (3) from the drive housing (1)




14. Remove the pinion drive lever seal (3) and the plate (4) from the drive housing (1).




15. Remove the gear shaft assembly with the pinion drive lever (4) from the drive housing (1).




16. Pull the overrunning clutch stopping (4) towards the overrunning clutch assembly (1) and remove the overrunning clutch retaining ring (2).
17. Remove the overrunning clutch stop ring and overrunning clutch assembly from the gear shaft assembly.
18. Remove the internal gear from the gear shaft (3).