Ford — Disassembly
Repair & overhaul · Starter motor
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Remove positive brush connector from solenoid motor (M) terminal.
- Remove solenoid retaining screws and solenoid.
- Remove through-bolts and separate drive end housing from motor frame. Remove housing seal assembly from drive. Remove drive and gear assembly from drive end housing.
- Remove drive lever from drive assembly. Remove stop ring and retainer from driveshaft, then remove drive assembly from shaft. Push C-ring off driveshaft, and separate gear assembly from driveshaft.
- Remove brush plate screws and brush end plate from motor frame. Remove brush assembly and push armature out of frame.
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.