1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove the starter (see Section 21).
3. Disconnect the thick wire from the solenoid.
4. Turn away bolts of fastening of the solenoid and remove it.
5. With the solenoid removed, check the operation of the freewheel. Ok should move easily along the shaft. If the starter gear is worn or damaged, replace the gear-freewheel assembly. If the starter gear teeth are damaged, carefully inspect the flywheel ring gear.
6. Installation is made in the return to removal order.