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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987ASTRO VAN CARGO, 4.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERSTARTER - DELCO-REMYOVERHAULDISASSEMBLY
1987 Chevrolet Astro Van Cargo, 4.3 Z, Standard
Starter - DELCO-REMY: Overhaul: Disassembly
1987 Chevrolet Astro Van Cargo, 4.3 Z, StandardSECTION Disassembly
- Disconnect field coil connector from solenoid motor terminal. Remove solenoid mounting screws and rotate solenoid 90 degrees. Remove solenoid and 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.
- On gasoline models, slide a 5/8" deep socket over pinion shaft. Using 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, shift lever and plunger. On gasoline models, roller clutches are serviced as an assembly.
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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.