Overhaul Disssasembly; Return Test; Connections For Conducting Return Test; Cleaning And Inspection - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

1) Apply 12 volts between "M" (MT) terminal and the solenoid
case. Pull pinion out and release it (push plunger into solenoid body
by hand). See Fig. 3.
Fig. 3:

Connections for Conducting Return Test

Connect battery to "M" terminal and solenoid case.
2) If the case is short-circuited, the pinion will remain
out (plunger will be attracted). If nothing happens, solenoid is good.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1) On all models, remove negative battery cable. If
necessary raise vehicle on hoist. Remove starter mounting bolts.
Remove starter from vehicle.
2) To install, reverse removal procedure.
OVERHAUL
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Procedures may vary slightly between conventional and
reduction gear starters.
1) Loosen nut securing connecting plate-to-magnetic switch
"M" terminal. Remove screws securing magnetic switch and remove
switch (solenoid) assembly. Remove through bolts and brush cover
assembly. Tap yoke assembly loose with wooden mallet. Remove yoke,
armature assembly and pinion shift lever.
2) Remove pinion stop ring from end of armature shaft by
pushing stop ring to clutch side. Remove snap ring and overrunning
clutch assembly from armature shaft.
CLEANING & INSPECTION
STARTER - HITACHI/MITSUBISHI
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1983 Mazda RX7
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