Bravada V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Starter Motor Assemble
5. Install the thrust collar to the end of the shaft with the small flange toward the retainer ring.
6. Snap the drive stop collar over the retainer ring using pliers.
7. Inspect the bearing in the drive end housing.
7.1.
Do not add lubricant. Roller type bearings are permanently lubricated.
7.2.
If the bearing is damaged or dry, replace the bearing using a small bearing puller.
7.3.
Recess the bearing 1.6 mm (0.06 in) into the housing.
8. Install the shift lever shaft to the thrust collar.
9. Install the armature and the drive components into the drive end housing.
10. Install the shift lever shaft in the drive end housing.
11. Install the shaft retainer.
Starter Motor Disassemble
12. Place the return spring onto the plunger.
13. Press the return spring in order to install the solenoid over the plunger.
14. Align the solenoid with the drive end housing.
15. Install the screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 6.5 N.m (60 lb in).
16. Replace any damaged brushes.
17. Tighten the brushes.
18. Clean the brush contact faces in the frame and field with a soft cloth.
19. Install the frame and field components as follows:
19.1.
Apply sealer to the solenoid flange where the frame with field contact.
19.2.
Push the brushes into the brush holders and hold.
19.3.
Install the frame and the field components over the armature.
19.4.
Align the frame and field components to the drive end housing.
19.5.
Release the brushes onto the commutator.
19.6.
Inspect that all four brushes move freely in the holders.
19.7.
Inspect that the brushes are in contact with the commutator.
