Disassembling/Assembling Starter Motor; Replacing Carbon Brushes; Checking Starter Motor; Checking Starter Relay - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

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Disassembling/assembling starter
motor
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Disconnect lead (1).
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Remove securing screws (2).
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Remove flange (3).
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Remove solenoid switch (4) after taking out the
retaining screws (5).
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Remove release lever (6) and spring (7) from so-
lenoid switch (8).
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Fit a socket of correct size, tap it lightly to back
off the bush and remove the retaining ring (9).
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Remove the starter gear (10) from the shaft.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Coat the Bendix gear and pull-in ring with
grease.
Lubricant:
......... Bosch PZ 2 V 3 silicone grease or equivalent

Replacing carbon brushes

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Disconnect lead (1).
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Remove cover (11).
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Remove holder (12) for carbon brushes.
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Lift up retaining springs (13) and remove carbon
brushes (14).
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Install carbon brushes with retaining plate.
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Slide short lead (15) on to threaded pin.
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Install cover (11).
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Connect lead (1).
12.10
7
8
6
10
9
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Checking starter motor

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Checking starter relay

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4
5
14
13
15
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Test with BMW MoDiTeC.
Test with BMW MoDiTeC.
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