Disassembling And Reassembling Starter Motor; Removing/Installing Brush Holder; Replacing Carbon Brushes - BMW k 1200 rs Repair Manual

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Disassembling and reassembling
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starter motor
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Clamp the starter motor in the vise (with soft
jaws) at its retaining lugs.
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Unscrew tie-rods (14).
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Pull off bearing cap (13).
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Remove seal (11) and O-ring (12) and inspect
them for damage.
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Pull out armature (1).
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Take off spacing washer (2).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Removing/installing brush holder

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Unscrew hex nut (6).
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Take off outer insulating washer (5).
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Take off brush holder plate (3) with carbon brush
holder (9), inner insulator (8) and O-ring (7).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

Replacing carbon brushes

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Using a small screwdriver, raise spring (10) and
pull the carbon brush out in the direction of the
arrow.
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Note:
Insert the carbon brush with the angled side toward
the spring.
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