Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Starter Armature: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Remove positive brush connector from M-terminal.
2. Remove through-bolts and separate starter motor from drive end housing.
3. Remove brush end plate and bushing screws, brush end plate and bushing and brush holder from starter frame and magnet. Remove starter motor
armature from frame.
Installation
1. Install starter motor armature in frame. Apply a thin coating of Syncolon SCC-4-030 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSF-M1C218-B on
both ends of shaft and pinion.
2. Install brush holder. Push seal onto frame. Apply Syncolon SCC-4-030 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSF-M 10218-B to bearing bore
in brush end plate and bushing and attach to starter frame and magnet.
3. Position starter frame and magnet to drive end housing and install through-bolts. Tighten to 5-10 Nm (45-88 in lb).
4. Attach positive brush connector to starter solenoid M-terminal. Tighten M-terminal nut to 9-14 Nm (80-123 in lb).
5. Check that no-load current draw is within specification. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/No-Load Test
