Starters - DELCO-REMY: Overhaul: Reassembly
- Lubricate armature shaft with silicone lubricant or a few drops of SAE 10 engine oil. Install drive assembly on shaft. Install retainer with cupped side out or away from pinion. Install lock ring in shaft groove, install thrust collar with shoulder against lock ring. Install center bearing, diesel only, with bearing toward armature winding.
- Position retainer on lock ring by using two pliers at opposite points to squeeze retainer and thrust collar together against lock ring. Assemble brush holders and install brushes. Connect field leads to proper brushes. Check assemblies for free movement.
- Assemble solenoid plunger on shift lever. Lubricate drive housing bushing with silicone lubricant or a few drops of SAE 10 engine oil. Install armature and drive assembly in drive housing with shift lever engaged in drive collar. Install shift lever pin. Coat both sides of solenoid flange which extends down between drive housing and field frame with suitable sealer (No. 1050026).
- Place return spring over plunger and install solenoid, tighten solenoid attaching screws securely. Align field frame dowel with dowel hole in drive housing. Install field frame over armature and against end housing.CAUTION: Lift brushes up over commutator as field frame installed, to prevent damage to brushes.
- Install thrust washer (leather brake washer) on end of armature shaft. Lubricate commutator end frame bushing with silicone lubricant or a few drops of SAE 10 engine oil. Install end frame and through bolts then tighten securely.