Starter Motor: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Follow instructions on disconnecting and connecting battery. Service Precautions

- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect battery ground leads.




- Remove heat baffle plate.
- Remove right exhaust pipes.




- Unfasten top screw and back screw from heat baffle plate on starter motor (illustrated here from above).




- Unfasten lower screw in heat baffle plate and swivel heat baffle plate to one side.




- Unfasten connections on starter motor.




- Unfasten top and lower nuts on starter motor.




- Support bracket on crankcase: unfasten screw. Remove Support bracket.
- Remove starter motor from transmission mount.

Installation Note: Check starter pinion for damage. Check starter crown wheel on flywheel for signs of damage.