Pinion Gear - Vanguard OHV V-Twin User Manual

Pinion Gear

Pinion gear replacement requires complete starter
motor disassembly. A thorough inspection of all
components should be performed at that time.
Disassemble Starter
For ease of disassembly and assembly, clamp drive
end housing in a vise as shown, Fig. 32.
NOTE: Do not damage drive housing or mounting
surface.
1. Remove solenoid.
2. Remove starter thru bolts.
3. Remove brush end cap, Fig. 31.
NOTE: To prevent losing brush springs, do not
remove brush retainer (1) until starter
housing has been removed from drive end
cap, Fig. 31.
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Fig. 31
4. Remove starter housing from drive end cap,
Fig. 32.
Fig. 32
5. Remove armature and pinion gear with drive
lever from drive end cap, Fig. 33.
Fig. 33
6. Remove spacer from armature shaft.
7. Use a 14 mm Carburetor Socket #19458 to drive
retainer from C-ring, Fig. 34. Remove and
discard C-ring and retainer.
NOTE: Always use a new C-ring and retainer.
Fig. 34
8. Remove pinion gear and clutch assembly,
Fig. 35.
Fig. 35
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