Removal & Installation

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Turn off ignition. Remove starter. See STARTER .
Remove nut (1). See Fig 1 . Remove cable lug (2).
Remove screws (1). See Fig 2 .
Remove solenoid switch (1) and spring (2). See Fig 3 . Unhook pin (3).
To install, reverse removal procedure. Check pin (3) for wear and apply grease. Tighten nut for cable lug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . DO NOT turn cable lug while tightening down.

Fig 1: Removing Cable Lug

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Fig 2: Removing Solenoid Switch Screws

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Fig 3: Removing Solenoid Switch

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