Armature Replacement

1. Remove positive brush connector from solenoid motor (M) terminal.

2. Remove through-bolts and separate motor from gear assembly and drive end housing.

3. Remove brush end plate screws, brush end plate and brush assembly from starter frame. Remove armature from frame.

4. Install new armature in frame. Apply a thin coating of ESF-M1C218-A Grease or equivalent low temperature grease on both ends of armature shaft and pinion.

5. Install brush assembly. Using tool, make sure that brushes fit over commutator. Push black grommet onto frame. Apply grease to bearing bore in brush end plate and attach to starter frame.

6. Position starter frame to gear assembly and drive end housing and install through-bolts. Tighten to 5-10 Nm (45-89 lb-in).

7. Attach positive brush connector to solenoid (bottom terminal). Tighten nut to 9-14 Nm (80-124 lb-in).

8. Check that starter no-load current draw is within specification. Refer to Bench Testing under Diagnosis and Testing.