Starter Reassembly

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NOTE: Use the illustration on STARTER OVERHAUL as reference for reassembly.

Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then position the brush about halfway out of its holder, and release the spring to hold it there.

Fig 1: Prying Brush Spring
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Install the armature in the housing. Next, pry back each brush spring again, and push the brush down until it seats against the commutator, then release the spring against the end of the brush.

Fig 2: Installing Armature In Housing
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Install the end cover on the brush holder.

Fig 3: Identifying End Cover On Brush Holder
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