2021 Subaru Ascent BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Starting System & Charging System: Starter: Assembly

  1. Apply grease to the shaft sliding surfaces of the internal gear.

    Grease: 

    Multemp #6129 or equivalent

  2. Install the internal gear to the shaft.
  3. Install the overrunning clutch as follows: 
    1. Apply grease to the spline portion of the shaft.

      Grease: 

      Multemp #6129 or equivalent

    2. Set the overrunning clutch.
    3. Pass a new stopper through, and attach a new snap ring.
    4. Using a press, pressure fit stopper (B) into snap ring (A).
    CAUTION: Do not apply any load to the internal gear.
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  4. Install the overrunning clutch, internal gear, shaft and shift lever as a single unit to the starter housing.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the moving parts of the shift lever.

    Grease: 

    Multemp #6129 or equivalent

  5. Apply grease to the inside of the internal gear and pinion gear, and attach the pinion gear to the internal gear assembly.
    NOTE: Apply grease evenly to the contact surfaces of each gear.

    Grease: 

    Molykote® AG650 or equivalent

  6. Install the plate and seal rubber.
  7. Set the armature to the yoke.
  8. Attach the armature and yoke to the starter housing together as a single unit.
    NOTE: As shown in the figure, match the protrusion of the yoke to the cut out of the starter housing.
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  9. Use an appropriate tool (suitable attachment, etc.) to attach the brush holder.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brushes.
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  10. Set the starter cover, and secure the brush holder with bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    3.4 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

  11. Install the through bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    3.5 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb)

  12. Install the magnet switch.

    Tightening torque: 

    3.4 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

  13. Connect the cable to the terminal M.

Tightening torque: 

10.7 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 7.9 ft-lb)

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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.