Section 123 (Starting System (2AZ-FE)): Starter: Disassembly

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REMOVE MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the magnetic switch.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Lead Wire From Magnetic Switch
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2. Remove the 2 screws holding the magnetic switch to the starter drive housing.
3. Remove the magnetic switch.
4. Remove the return spring and plunger from the starter drive housing.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Magnetic Switch
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REMOVE STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 through-bolts, and pull out the starter yoke together with the commutator end frame.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Starter Yoke & Commutator Assembly
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2. Remove the starter yoke from the commutator end frame.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Starter Yoke
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REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE PLATE
1. Remove the armature plate from the starter yoke.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Armature Plate From Starter Yoke
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REMOVE STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the commutator end frame cover.
  
  Fig 6: Prying Out Commutator End Frame Cover
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REMOVE STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and plate washer.
2. Remove the armature from the commutator end frame.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Snap Ring & Plate Washer
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REMOVE PLANETARY GEAR
1. Remove the 3 planetary gears from the starter drive housing.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Planetary Gears From Starter Drive Housing
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