Section 03-06: Starting System
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Starter Drive Replacement

  1. Remove positive brush connector from solenoid motor (M) terminal. Remove solenoid retaining screws and remove solenoid.
  1. Remove through-bolts and separate motor assembly drive end housing. Remove housing seal from drive end housing. Remove drive gear assembly from housing and detach drive lever.
  1. Remove stop ring and retainer from driveshaft and then remove drive assembly.
  1. Apply a thin coating of ESF-M1C218-A Grease or equivalent low temperature grease on driveshaft spline. Install new drive gear assembly on driveshaft. Install new stop ring and retainer. Attach drive lever.
  1. Partially fill drive end housing bearing bore with grease (approximately one-quarter full). Install drive gear assembly in housing, making sure to line up bolt holes in gear assembly and housing.
  1. Install lever support and housing seal in drive end housing.
  1. Position starter frame to housing and install through-bolts. Tighten to 5-10 Nm (45-89 lb-in).
  1. Install solenoid. Refer to Assembly.