Section 79 (Starters): Overhaul: Starter: Assembly

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Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. Observe the following:

Before assembling, apply grease to the points show in Figure .
CAUTION: DO NOT forget to install steel ball and coil spring to clutch. Attach bearing to idle gear beforehand.
Assembling magnetic switch, clutch, and housing. See Fig 1 . To assemble, first install clutch to magnetic switch, then install idle gear, and finally install clutch.
Install armature (A) to yoke (B). See Figure .
Assemble brush holder to yoke. See Fig 2 . Then assemble 2 yoke-side brushes to brush holder.
When assembling end frame to yoke, align notched portion (A) of end frame with lead wire grommet (B). See Fig 3 .
When installing yoke to magnetic switch, align notch (A) of yoke with groove of magnetic switch. See Fig 4 .

Fig 1: Assembling Magnetic Switch, Clutch & Housing

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Fig 2: Installing Brushes

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Fig 3: Installing End Frame

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Fig 4: Installing Yoke

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