Starter Reassembly

Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then position the brush on the brush holder about halfway out of its holder. Release the spring to hold it in place.
NOTE: To seat the new brushes. Slip a strip of #500 or #600 sandpaper, with the grit side up, between the commutator and the each brush, and smoothly turn the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be sanded to the same contour as the commutator.

Fig 1: Prying Back Each Brush Spring With Screwdriver
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Install the armature housing (A) and the armature (B) by aligning the slotted point (C) to the projection (D).

Fig 2: Locating Armature Housing, Armature, Slotted Point & Projection
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Install the brush holder. Next pry back each brush spring again, and push each brush down until it seats against the commutator, then release the spring against the end of the brush.

Fig 3: Identifying Brush Holder
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Install the end cover to retain the brush holder.

Fig 4: Identifying End Cover & Brush Holder
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