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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1982HORIZON BASE, 2.2L ENG VIN B, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERSTARTERS - BOSCH & NIPPONDENSOOVERHAULDISASSEMBLY (CHRYSLER CORP. 2.6L ENGINE)
1982 Plymouth Horizon Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans
Disassembly (CHRYSLER Corp. 2.6L Engine)
1982 Plymouth Horizon Base, 2.2L Eng VIN B, Standard TransSECTION Disassembly (CHRYSLER Corp. 2.6L Engine)
- Remove rubber boot from field coil terminal. Remove nut and terminal from terminal stud. Remove through bolts, and then screws from starter end shield. Remove upper left solenoid screw, holding field coil wire retainer. Remove retainer.
- Remove starter end shield. Slide field brushes from brush holders, by prying back on retaining springs. Remove brush plate and slide armature out of field frame. Remove field frame from gear housing.
- Remove gear housing-to-solenoid screws and separate housing from solenoid, using a soft mallet if necessary. Remove reduction gear pinion roller retainer from gear housing, followed by reduction gear and clutch assembly. Remove pinion gear, pinion gear rollers, and solenoid ball and spring.
- Remove solenoid cover screws, solenoid cover, and plunger.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.