Ford — Cleaning and Inspection
Maintenance · Starter motor
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- DO NOT WASH THE DRIVE BECAUSE THE SOLVENT WILL WASH OUT THE LUBRICANT CAUSING DRIVE TO SLIP.
Procedure
- Do not wash the drive because solvent will wash out lubricant causing drive to slip.
- Use a brush or compressed air to clean the drive, armature, brush, and gear assemblies, drive end housing, pole pieces and planet gears. Wash all other parts in solvent.
- Inspect armature windings for broken or burned insulation and unwelded or open connections.
- Check armature for open circuits, shorts and grounds. Check for pole rub or rub on magnetic shunts.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.