Starter - MOTORCRAFT: Overhaul
During disassembly, note location of brush holder with respect to end terminal. On field coil which operates drive gear actuating lever, bend edges on field coil retaining sleeve and remove sleeve and retainers. Cut positive brush leads from field coils as close to field connection point as possible.
During reassembly, replace brushes using a 300-watt soldering iron and rosin core solder. Lubricate armature shaft splines with Lubriplate. Fill drive end housing bearing bore with Grease (ESB-M1C63-A) approximately 1/4 full. Tighten through bolts to 55 INCH lbs. (6-2 N.m).