20.9 Remove the screws to separate the solenoid from the gear
reduction assembly
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5 Work the solenoid off the shift fork and detach it from the drive end
housing
(see illustration).
6 Installation is the reverse of removal.
Gear reduction type
Refer to illustrations 20.7,20.8a, 20.8b and 20.9
7 If you’re replacing the starter motor or solenoid, disconnect the field
coil wire from the solenoid terminal
(see illustration):
if you’re replacing
the gear reduction assembly, skip this step and proceed to the next step.
8 To detach the starter motor from the gear reduction assembly, simply
remove the two long through-bolts and pull off the starter (see
illustra-
tions).
9 To detach the solenoid from the gear reduction assembly, remove the
starter, then remove the two Phillips screws from the gear reduction as-
sembly and pull off the solenoid
(see illustration).
10 Installation is the reverse of removal.