Starter Motor Repair; Removal; Disassembly - Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23

Starter Motor Repair

Removal

Disconnect battery cables at battery before removing starter.
1. Disconnect battery cables from battery.
2. Disconnect wires from solenoid terminals.
IMPORTANT: Some starter motors may use a special mounting shim for gaining fly-
wheel clearance. Do not lose this shim; it will be needed when remounting starter on
engine block.
3. Remove starter mounting bolts.
4. Pull starter assembly away from flywheel and remove from engine.

Disassembly

1. Remove brush lead from solenoid and long screws from end frame.
Index
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1 - Screw (2)
2 - End Frame and Bearing
3 - Brush With Holder
4 - Armature
5 - Field Frame (With Permanent Magnets)
6 - Washer
7 - Shield
8 - Planetary Gears
9 - Shaft
10 - Gear
11 - Drive
12 - Collar
13 - Retaining Ring
14 - Trust Collar
15 - Drive Housing
16 - Nut
17 - Solenoid
18 - Solenoid Drive Arm
19 - Screw (3)
20 - Long Screw (2)
21 - Rubber Grommet
22 - Metal Disc
a - Brush Lead
b- Screws
WARNING
a
b
STARTING SYSTEM
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