Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Starter Armature: Service and Repair
1. Remove positive brush connector from starter solenoid M-terminal.
2. Remove through-bolts and separate motor from starter drive gear assembly and drive end housing.
3. Remove brush end plate screws, brush end plate and bushing and brush holder from starter frame and magnet. Remove starter motor armature from
starter frame and magnet.
4. Install new starter motor armature in starter frame and magnet. Apply a thin coating of Teflon (R) Lubricant E7FZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting
Ford specification ESB-M1C111-A on both ends of armature shaft and pinion.
NOTE: Make sure armature thrust ball is in place when installing new armature.
5. Install brush holder. Make sure that brushes fit over commutator. Push black grommet onto frame. Apply grease to bushing bore in brush end plate
and bushing and attach to starter frame and magnet.
6. Position starter frame and magnet to starter drive and drive end housing and install through-bolts. Tighten to 5-10 N.m (45-88 Lb-In).
7. Attach positive brush connector to starter solenoid (M-Terminal). Tighten nut to 9-14 N.m (80-123 Lb-In).
8. Check that starter motor no-load current draw is within specification. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics
