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STARTING SYSTEM — STARTER Disassembly / Assembly (B6 DOHC), Drive pinion Notes

G-39parts diagram

Exploded view is B6 DOHC. Assembly Note step 1 notes drive pinion sets onto the armature for B6 DOHC or onto the gear shaft for K8 DOHC MTX.

B6 DOHC

Parts DiagramFig. fig1
Parts diagram
#Part NameNotes
1Magnetic switchInspection ... page G-40
2Rear bracket
3Brush holder assemblyInspection ... page G-40
4YokeInspection ... page G-41
5Front bracket
6Lever
7Drive pinionDisassembly Note ... below; Assembly Note ... below
8ArmatureInspection ... page G-41
9Bearing (if equipped)

Disassembly Note

Drive pinion

Remove the stopper for the overrunning clutch with a pipe as shown in the figure.

Assembly Note

Drive pinion

Assembly Note — Drive pinion

  1. 1
    Set the drive pinion onto the armature (B6 DOHC) or gear shaft (K8 DOHC MTX), and install the ring.
  2. 2
    Install the stopper with the SST and press as shown in the figure.
    Assembly Note for the drive pinion. The SST 49 E301 144 is used to press the stopper onto the shaft, shown pressing downward onto the STOPPER.

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