F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Starter Drive/Bendix: Service and Repair
STARTER DRIVE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove positive brush connector from solenoid (M) terminal. Remove solenoid retaining screws and remove starter solenoid.
2. Remove through-bolts and separate drive end housing from starter frame.
3. Remove housing seal assembly from drive end housing.
4. Remove starter drive from drive end housing and detach drive lever.
5. Remove starter drive stop ring and stop ring retainer from shaft assembly and then remove starter drive.
6. Apply a thin coating of Ford Teflon(r) Lubricant D2AZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M 10111-A on output shaft spline.
7. Install new drive assembly on output shaft. Install new starter drive stop ring and stop ring retainer. Attach drive lever.
8. Partially fill drive end housing bushing bore with grease (approximately one-quarter full). Install drive gear assembly in drive end housing, making
sure to line up bolt holes in drive gear assembly and drive end housing.
9. Install housing seal assembly in drive end housing.
10. Position starter frame to drive end housing and install through-bolts. Tighten to 5.0-9.5 N.m (45-84 lb-in).
11. Install starter solenoid.
