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to field coil housing. If continuity exists, repair or replace field coil.
OVERRUNNING CLUTCH PINION DRIVE
Hold overrunning clutch housing and turn pinion gear by hand. If pinion turns in both directions, clutch is faulty
and must be replaced. DO NOT clean overrunning clutch with solvent, as it is packed with grease and sealed by
manufacturer.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove undercover. Disconnect wiring from
starter. Remove differential lock assembly (4WD models). On Protege (M/T) and 323 models, remove
support brace from under intake manifold. Remove starter mounting bolts. Remove lowest mounting bolt
last. Remove starter from under side of vehicle.
2. To install starter, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to 23-24 ft. lbs. (31-46 N.m).
Tighten battery terminal nut to 87-104 INCH lbs. (9.8-12 N.m).
OVERHAUL
DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY
1. Mark rear cover, field coil housing and front drive housing for reassembly reference. Remove solenoid
and shims, rear cover and brush plate. Remove field coil housing and pull armature and yoke lever from
front drive housing. See Fig. 4
& Fig. 5. Use arbor press to remove circlip, stopper and pinion drive from
armature shaft. See Fig. 6
.
2. To assemble, reverse removal procedures. Lubricate solenoid plunger, yoke lever and armature bushings.
Use arbor press and pinion drive to install stopper and circlip on armature shaft. See Fig. 6
. Ensure brush
plate, rear cover and field coil housin
g are aligned when installing through bolts.

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Fig. 4: View of Direct Drive Starters (Miata, Protege, 323 & MX-3)
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Fig. 5: Exploded View of Direct Drive Starters (B2200)
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Fig. 6: Removing & Installing Armature Circlip & Stopper
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