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Starter Assembly

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Overrunning clutch to shaft; secure with new stop ring and retaining ring.
2. Motor gear shaft assembly and pinion drive lever to drive housing.
3. Pinion drive lever plate and seal to drive housing.
4. Idle gears and idle gear retainer to gear shaft assembly.

Armature Bearing:




NOTE: If the armature bearing comes out during removal, apply grease to it and reinsert.

5. Apply a light coating of Lubriplate lubricant GM P/N 1050109, or equivalent, to front and rear armature bearings.
6. Armature and starter motor yoke to drive housing.
7. Brushes, brush holder and spring washer to commutator end of armature, applying a light coating of Lubriplate lubricant GM P/N 1050109, or equivalent, to holder commutator end connection points.
8. Commutator end housing to drive housing; secure with two bolts and two screws.
Tighten
^ Commutator end housing bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb. ft.).
9. Starter solenoid to starter motor assembly.