Indian Motorcycle 2003 Chief Vintage, Service Manual

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Disconnect the battery positive cable from the solenoid
terminal, using a 12 mm socket. Disconnect the start
switch wire lead at the solenoid terminal by unplugging
the spade terminal.
Figure 530 — Starter terminal
Using a 1/2" socket, remove the retaining nut and
battery ground cable from the starter mounting stud
screw and then remove the screw.
Remove the mounting screw from the other side of the
starter, using a 1/4" hex bit. Remove the starter motor
from the motorcycle.
Figure 531 — Starter mounting bolt removal
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Place the starter motor in position against the
transmission end cover flange.
Apply blue threadlock to the threads of the starter
mounting screws. Install the stud screw at the upper rear
location, using a 1/2" socket. Using a 1/4" hex bit, install
the mounting at the lower front location. Tighten the
screws to specification.
Install the starter drive pinion bolt following the
procedure described under Starter Drive Pinion.
Connect the battery positive cable and start switch wire
to the terminals on the starter solenoid. Tighten the
retaining nuts to specification, using a 12 mm socket.
Figure 532 — Installing starter
Install the chassis fairings following the procedure
included in the FRAME AND ACCESSORIES SERVICE
section.
Connect the battery ground cable from the negative
battery terminal. Refer to the procedure under Battery
and Cables in the CHARGING SYSTEM SERVICE section.
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Generally, it is more cost effective to replace a starter
motor with a new or rebuilt unit than it is to disassemble
and repair one. However, a faulty solenoid is easily
replaced if necessary using the following procedure.