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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985ASTRO VAN CARGO, 4.3 N, STANDARD, MH3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALSTARTER - DELCO-REMYOVERHAULDISASSEMBLY
1985 Chevrolet Astro Van Cargo, 4.3 N, Standard, MH3
Starter - DELCO-REMY: Overhaul: Disassembly
1985 Chevrolet Astro Van Cargo, 4.3 N, Standard, MH3SECTION Disassembly
- Disconnect field coil connector from solenoid motor terminal. Remove solenoid mounting screws and rotate solenoid 90° and remove along with solenoid plunger spring.
- Remove 2 through bolts, commutator end frame, field frame assembly and washer. On diesel models, remove insulator. On gasoline models, remove armature assembly from drive housing and thrust collar from armature shaft.
- On diesel models, remove shift lever pivot bolt, center bearing screws and drive gear housing from armature shaft. Shift lever and plunger assembly will now fall away from starter clutch.
- Slide a 5/8" deep socket over pinion shaft and with a hammer, strike socket against retainer to drive retainer off snap ring. Remove snap ring from groove in armature shaft.
- On diesel models, remove retainer, clutch assembly, fiber washer and center bearing. Remove roll pin and remove shift lever and plunger. On gasoline models, roller clutches are serviced as an assembly only.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.