Disassembling and assembling the starter (Audi 100 C3)

Disassembling and assembling the starter is not difficult. Use the exploded view provided as a guide. When inspecting the parts, check:

• condition and degree of wear of the brushes, their free movement in the grooves of the brush holders;
• brushes fit to the collector and spring pressure on the brushes;
• appearance of the manifold. The manifold can only be cleaned with a clean rag soaked in gasoline or trichloroethylene. Sand the manifold only with fine-grained sandpaper. Do not use sandpaper for this purpose;
• condition of the self-lubricating bushings of the caps. When replacing bushings, place the new bushings in boiling motor oil for 5 minutes before installation;
• appearance of the anchor and stator. Make sure that their windings have no breaks or signs of burning;
• install a new snap ring.