C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1999)
1. Install the brush springs if removed.
1.1. Start each brush spring onto the post on the brush holder assembly just enough in order to hold the inside end of spring from turning.
1.2. Grasp the free end of the spring with needle nose pliers. Twist the spring to the right over the top of the brush socket.
1.3. Push the spring fully onto the post. Then Release the free end in order to engage the notch in the brush socket.
NOTE: Brush leads may be damaged by excessive handling. Do not overflex the leads near the clip welds or the clips may break
2. Install the brushes (3), to the brush holder assembly (1) with the springs (2).
2.1. Ensure that the insulated brushes go into the brush sockets of the brush holder assembly that mounts on the insulation.
2.2. To install each brush, grasp the free end of the brush spring with needle nose pliers Twist the spring to the right in order to clear the brush
socket. Insert the brush partly into the brush socket.
2.3. Gradually release the springs so that the spring end contacts the side, not end, of the brush. This will hold the brushes retracted until the brush
holder is installed over the armature commutator.
3. Position the terminals of the grounded brush leads behind the terminal tabs on the brush holder.
4. Install the grounded brush screws.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
5. Insert the brush screws through the terminal tabs on the brush holder. Thread the brush screws into the brush lead terminals.
Tighten
Tighten the grounded brush screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
6. Install the frame and field assembly to the brush holder assembly.
6.1. Position the brush holder assembly (with installed brushes) over the terminal end of the frame and field assembly.
6.2. Attach the terminals of the insulated brush leads to the conductors in the frame and field assembly with the insulated brush screws.
Tighten
Tighten the insulated brush screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
