Overrunning clutch dysfunction

Does the strange gear noise from the starter portion come from the dysfunction of one way clutch on sliding pinion gear returning mechanism? Probably yes, so the disassembling of starter motor might be required on VW 1302 Super Beetle. It may happen on the 40 years old constructive mechanism, just lack of lubrication. Smooth sliding movement would be recovered soon after the procedure, better do immediately before more wearing would go further. Probably the fundamental construction of the mechanism has not been changed since that. Do this as a task for tomorrow.