Honda TRX450R Service Manual page 491

ELECTRIC STARTER (TRX450ER)
NOTICE
The coil may be damaged if the magnet pulls the
armature against the case.
With the commutator bar facing the groove in the
motor case, install the armature while holding the
armature tightly to keep the magnet of the case
from pulling the armature against it.
GROOVE
ARMATURE
MOTOR CASE
Install the same number of shims in the same loca-
tions as noted during disassembly.
Install a new seal ring onto the motor case.
Apply thin coat of grease to the armature shaft end.
Install the rear cover while pushing the brushes into
the brush holder and aligning the brush holder tab
with the case groove (index marks).
REAR COVER SEAL RING
Align
Install the same number of shims in the same loca-
tions as noted during disassembly.
Install a new seal ring onto the motor case.
Apply grease to the oil seal lip and needle bearing in
the front cover.
Install the front cover, being careful not to damage
the oil seal lip.
SEAL RING WASHER
SHIMS
FRONT COVER
Align the index marks on the front cover and case.
Install the motor case bolts with the new O-rings.
Tighten the bolts.
INSULATED WASHER
Align
CASE BOLTS
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