Vehicles after change point in 1982 REPLACING STARTER GEAR RING Drill a 6 mm (0.236") diameter hole approx. 8 mm (0.315") deep below a tooth gap to make breaking the gear ring easier.
Break gear ring at drilled point with a chisel.
Installation: Heat the new starter gear ring to 200 ... 230° C (395 to 445° F), checking the temperature with a thermochrome pencil. Tooth bevel faces the engine end. Knock on the starter gear ring to fit snug with brass mandrel.