F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Starter Armature: Service and Repair
ARMATURE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove positive brush connector from solenoid motor (M) terminal.
2. Remove through-bolts and separate starter frame from drive gear assembly and drive end housing.
3. Remove brush end plate screws brush end plate and brush holder from starter frame. Remove armature assembly from starter frame.
4. Install new armature assembly in starter frame. Apply a thin coating of Ford Teflon(r) Lubricant D2AZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESB-M 10111-A on both ends of armature shaft.
5. Install brush holder, making sure that brushes fit over armature commutator. Push black grommet onto starter frame. Apply grease to bushing bore
in brush end plate and attach to starter frame.
6. Position starter frame to drive gear assembly and drive end housing. Install through-bolts. Tighten to 5.0-9.5 N.m (45-84 lb-in).
7. Attach positive brush connector to starter solenoid (bottom terminal). Tighten nut to 9-13.5 N.m (80-120 lb-in).
8. Check that starter motor no-load current draw is within specification. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/No-Load Test
