Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
9. Use the following procedure in order to install the brush plate screws.
9.1. Use a scribe or a similar tool in order to align the tapped holes in the brush holder assembly to the screw holes in the commutator end frame.
9.2. Install the brush plate screws.
Tighten
Tighten the brush plate screws to 2.8 N.m (25 lb in).
10. Use the following procedure in order to install the through-bolts.
10.1. Position the through-bolts.
10.2. Tighten the through-bolts by hand, but do not close the gap between the commutator end frame and the frame and field assembly where the
O-ring seal will be located.
10.3. Roll the O-ring seal down into the normal position. The normal position is between the commutator end frame and the frame and field
assembly.
10.4. Align the timing ribs on the edge of the commutator end frame to the timing spots on the frame and field assembly in order to ensure proper
alignment of the brushes.
10.5. Although the marks are located in 2 places on the motor, the marks will only match in 1 way.
Tighten
Tighten the through-bolts to 8.5 N.m (75 lb in).