2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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2. Starter
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air cleaner case. (Non-turbo model)
<Ref. to IN(H4SO)-6, REMOVAL, Air Clean

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C: DISASSEMBLY
1. STARTER ASSEMBLY
1) Loosen the nut which holds terminal M of switch
assembly, and then disconnect the connector.
2) Remove the bolts which

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7) Remove the plate.
8) Remove the shaft assembly and overrunning
clutch from front bracket as a unit.
NOTE:
Check the following points before removal.
 Le

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D: ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Apply grease to the following parts before assem-
bly.
 Sleeve bearing
 Pinion shaft rotational portion
 Shaft spline portion
 Inside

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8) Install the yoke to front bracket matching front
bracket to groove of yoke assembly.
9) Install the brush holder to yoke assembly as fol-
lows.
(1) Pres

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13) Connect the connector to terminal M of switch
assembly.
E: INSPECTION
1. ARMATURE
1) Check the commutator for any sign of burns of
rough surfaces or st

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2. YOKE
Make sure the pole is set in position.
3. OVERRUNNING CLUTCH
Inspect the teeth of pinion for wear and damage.
Replace if it is damaged. Rotate the

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7. PINION GAP
1) Measure the pinion gap while the pinion is pulled
out as shown in the figure.
Pinion gap:
0.5 — 2.0 mm (0.020 — 0.079 in)
If the motor