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g. Remove what remains of the pinion assembly from
the pinion housing.
h. Remove the pinion assembly retainer, pinion shaft
retainer, pinion clutch, and pinion shaft spring
from the pinion shaft.
6. Disassemble the starter solenoid.
a.
Remove the three screws from the cover and
remove the cover from the starter solenoid.
b. Remove the plunger from the starter solenoid.
Starter Solenoid Assembly
Major Component Inspection
Starter Motor
1. Check the brush ring assembly.
a.
Check the brush holders with an ohmmeter. The
positive brush holders should have infinite resis-
tance to the brush ring plate. The negative brush
holders should have continuity to the brush ring
plate.
b. Check the brushes. Replace the brushes if they are
chipped or cracked, or measure less than 0.4 in. (10
mm) on the short side. Replace the brushes as a set,
or replace the brush ring assembly.
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Check Brush Holders
Measure Brushes
c. Check the brush springs. Replace the brush springs
if they are discolored, deformed, or if the spring
tension is low.
2. Check the Stator.
a. Check the field coil with an ohmmeter. There
should be continuity between the stator lead and
both positive brushes. Replace the stator if there is
no continuity or high resistance in the field coil.
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