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Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)17 · 55 Electric system
17 · General

Dis-assembly (page 2 of 3)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Starting
55 Electric systemDis-assembly · page 2 of 3

CAUTION: Because of their structure these starter motors are more sensitive to knocks, blows and squashing than the previous versions. Consequently, they must be fastened only locking them in the clamp on the flange (not on the pole frame).

  1. Fasten the starter motor on a vice with protective clamps as shown in the figure.
  2. Slacken the nut fastening the terminal to the coupling relay.
Starter motor mounted on a vice with protective clamps. Part 1 is the starter motor, part 2 is the terminal connector.
  1. Slacken the three screws fastening the coupling relay to the drive side support.
  2. Remove the coupling relay.
  3. Retrieve the return spring.
  4. Remove the coupling relay rotor.
Disassembled coupling relay. Part 1 is the housing, part 2 is the main body, part 3 is the return spring, part 4 is the rotor.
  1. Slacken the two screws fastening the dust cover without removing them.
  2. Slacken and remove the two thru screws.
Removing the thru screws from the starter motor. Part 1 is the screw, part 2 is the thru screw.
  1. Remove the pole frame complete with rotor and collector side support.
  2. Press the rotor carefully from the pole frame and at the same time push the seal out of the clamp.
Removing the rotor and seal from the pole frame. Part 1 is the pole frame, part 2 is the rotor.
  1. Completely slacken the fastening screws and remove the dust guard.
  2. Remove the rest and compensation washers.
  3. Remove the collector side support.
Disassembled starter motor with parts. Part 1 is the rotor, part 2 is the collector side support, part 3 is the dust guard.

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