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8. Making sure that brush holder is aligned at right
angles to the frame, rivet brush holder to
frame. See Figure
R I V E T
Figure Riveting Brush Holder to Frame
Replacing Bushings
If sintered bronze bushings in. commutator
frame and drive housing are worn, they must be
replaced. Soak new bushings in engine oil for at least
half an hour prior to installation. Press out old bush-
ings and press in new bushings. See Figure
Figure Installing New Bushings
Assembly
1. Lubricate armature shaft. Install drive assembly
with pinion outward.
2. Slide pinion stop retainer down over shaft with
recessed side outward.
3. Place a new snap ring on drive end of shaft and
hold it in place with a hard
wood block. Strike block
with hammer to force snap ring over end of shaft,
then slide the ring down into groove in shaft. See
Figure
view A.
E
Figure 1B-16 Pinion Stop Retainer and Snap Ring
Installation
4. Place thrust collar on shaft with shoulder next to
snap ring and move the retainer into contact with
ring. Using pliers on opposite sides of shaft, squeeze
retainer and thrust collar together until snap ring is
forced into the retainer. See Figure
view B.
5. Lubricate drive housing bushing and install arma-
ture and drive assembly in housing.
6. Install solenoid thrust spring and solenoid.
Figure 1B-17 Applying Sealer Starter