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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPORSCHE1982928 AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALSTARTERSTARTERS - BOSCHOVERHAULDISASSEMBLY
1982 Porsche 928 Automatic Trans
Starters - BOSCH: Overhaul: Disassembly
1982 Porsche 928 Automatic TransSECTION Disassembly
- Clamp starter in vise and remove nut and washer from solenoid main terminal connection. Remove solenoid retaining screws and guide solenoid body away from drive end housing and plunger.
- Disconnect plunger from actuating lever. Remove screws and cap with rubber seal from commutator end housing. Wipe grease from armature shaft and remove "C" clip with shims.
- Remove bolts or nuts from studs and lift off commutator end housing. Lift springs clear of brushes and slide brushes from holders. Remove brush plate from housing.
- Separate drive end housing and armature assembly from yoke by tapping apart. Remove armature assembly from drive end housing while at the same time uncoupling actuating arm. If necessary to remove actuating arm, first remove rubber insert from drive end housing.
- Remove pivot arm screw and nut and extract actuating arm. To remove drive pinion assembly from armature shaft, separate thrust collar from over "C" clip. Remove "C" clip from its groove and drive pinion assembly off armature shaft.
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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.