Starter Motor Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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Install the drive and the pinion stop on the driveshaft.

Fig 1: Installing Drive And Pinion Stop On Driveshaft
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Install the lock ring into the groove on the driveshaft and insert the collar.

Fig 2: Installing Lock Ring Into Groove On Driveshaft And Insert Collar
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Install the shift lever, washer and the cushion.

Fig 3: Installing Shift Lever, Washer And Cushion
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Lubricate the drive end of the armature shaft with lubricant.

Fig 4: Identifying Drive End Of Armature Shaft With Lubricant
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Position the solenoid assembly.

Fig 5: Positioning Solenoid Assembly
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Fasten the solenoid assembly with the screws.
Tighten

Tighten the starter solenoid assembly screws to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
Install the field coil connection to the starter terminal. Install the nut.
Tighten

Tighten the starter field coil connector nut to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).

Fig 6: Installing Field Coil Connection Starter Terminal And Nut
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Position the armature assembly into the field frame.
Place the shield on the armature and field frame assembly.
Install the armature and field frame assembly with the shield into the starter housing.

Fig 7: Installing Armature And Field Frame Assembly With Shield Into Starter Housing
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Position the commutator end frame/brush holder assembly, lining up the end frame holes with the through-bolt holes in the housing.

Fig 8: Positioning Commutator End Frame/Brush Holder Assembly, Lining Up End Frame Holes With Through-Bolt Holes In Housing
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Install the starter through-bolts.
Install the starter. Refer to "STARTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Tighten

Tighten the starter through-bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).

Fig 9: Installing Starter Through-Bolts
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