C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1997)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Assembly
Drive End
Armature, Drive And Shift Lever Assembly
Replacing The Pinion Stop Collar
Forcing The Collar Over The Retaining Ring
ASSEMBLE
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Wipe the armature shaft clean and lubricate the area that will be under the drive assembly. Use Lubricant GM P/N 1960954 or equivalent.
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Wipe the drive assembly clean.
1. Drive assembly onto the armature shaft.
2. Pinion stop collar with the flat side of the collar toward the drive pinion.
3. New retaining ring onto the armature shaft.
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Slide the ring down the shaft until it seats in the shaft groove.
4. Thrust collar onto the shaft with the small flange toward the retaining ring.