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

Starter Motor Brushes Replacement

  1. Remove starter drive plunger lever cover.
  1. Remove the two through-bolts from the starter.
  1. Remove the brush end plate.
  1. Remove brush spring and pull brushes loose from brush holder.
  1. Remove brush holder.
  1. Remove the drive end housing and the plunger lever return spring.
  1. Remove the starter drive plunger lever pivot pin and lever and remove the armature.
  1. Remove ground brush rivet head with file or chisel and remove rivet with 1/8-inch punch.
  1. Cut the brush leads from the field coils as close to the field connection point as possible.



  1. Clean and inspect the starter motor.
  1. Position the new field brush lead on the field coil connection. Position and crimp the clip provided with the brushes to hold the brush lead to the connection. Solder the lead clip and connection together using rosin core solder. Use a 300 watt iron.
  1. Rivet the ground brush leads to the frame with rivets provided in the brush kit.
  1. Clean the commutator with 00 or 000 sandpaper.
  1. Install the armature in the starter frame.
  1. Install the starter drive gear plunger lever to the frame and starter drive assembly and install the pivot pin.
  1. Install brush holder and insert brushes in holder and install brush springs.
  1. Install the brush end plate.
  1. Install the two through-bolts to the starter frame.
  1. Install starter drive plunger lever cover and tighten retainer screw.
  1. Connect the starter to a battery to check operation.