2002 Kia Rio Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair and Diagnosis: Electrical: Starters: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. Remove nut from "M" terminal.
  2. Remove field wire from "M" Terminal.
    NOTE: If pinion depth shims are found between solenoid and drive end housing, remove them and set aside.
  3. Remove solenoid screws and magnetic switch.
  4. Remove solenoid plunger spring.
  5. Disengage plunger from lever and remove plunger.
  6. Remove bolts from rear cover. Separate motor assembly from drive end housing. Also separate motor assembly from planetary gear set, if present.
  7. Remove lever from drive pinion.
  8. Drive stopper from snap ring using a deep well socket or similar tool.
  9. Remove snap ring from its groove in pinion shaft.
  10. Remove stopper and drive pinion from pinion shaft.
  11. Remove two brush plate screws and rear cover.
  12. Remove armature from field coil housing.
  13. Remove armature gaskets from the end of the armature.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Non-Gear Reduction Starter Motor
G98D04325Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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