ENGINE / TRANSMISSION
Starter Drive Mechanism (Electric)
1. Remove CVT cover. See “Clutch Cover Removal” in
Chapter 3.
2. Remove drive clutch.
3. Remove idler gear retainer plate.
6. Before removing the starter one-way clutch / gear
assembly, inspect the gear operation. The ring gear should
rotate smoothly and freely in a clockwise direction (A).
The gear should lock and turn the crankshaft when rotated
in a counterclockwise direction (B).
4. Remove idler gear from shaft.
7. Hold the gear and the one-way clutch together to prevent
rollers from falling out of the clutch. Remove the one-way
clutch and drive gear as an assembly.
5. Remove thrust washer from shaft.
8. Lift the gear off of the one-way clutch.
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