Kia Sorento Owner's Manual Quiz
Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Starter Disassembly

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12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
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  1. Disconnect the M terminal (A) from the magnetic switch assembly (B).
  2. Loosen the screws (A) and remove the magnetic switch assembly (B).
  3. Loosen the through bolts (A).
  4. Remove the brush holder assembly (A), the fork (B) and the armature (C).
  5. Remove the lever plate (B) and the lever packing (A).
  6. Remove the packing (A) and the shield (B).
  7. Disconnect the planetary gear (A).
  8. Remove the planetary shaft assembly (or gear assembly) (A) and the lever (B).
  9. Press the stopper (A) using a socket (B).
  10. After removing the snap ring (A) using pliers (B).
  11. Remove the stopper (A), overrunning clutch (B), internal gear (C), planetary shaft (D) and/or thrust plate (E).
  12. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly.

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