Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 354

E N G I N E E L E C T R I C A L
6 E - 5
ened into place. Formed insulators are used to pro­
tect the field leads from grounding to frame. These
must be replaced on assembly.
R E P L A C E BRUSHES
1. Remove brush holder pivot pin which positions
one insulated and one grounded brush.
2. Remove brush spring.
3. Replace brushes as necessary.
ASSEMBLE STARTER
1. Assemble overrunning clutch to armature shaft
as follows:
a. Lubricate drive end of armature shaft with
high melting point grease.
b. Slide clutch onto armature shaft with pinion
outward.
c. Slide retainer onto shaft with cupped surface
facing end of shaft.
d. Stand armature on end on wood surface with
commutator down. Position snap ring on upper end
of shaft and hold in place with a block of wood.
Hit wood block a blow with hammer, forcing snap
ring over end of shaft. Slide snap ring past the
grease groove to the snap ring groove (Fig. 6 E - 7 ) .
e. Assemble thrust collar on shaft with shoul­
der next to snap ring (Fig. 6 E - 8 ) .
f. Place armature flat on work bench, and po­
sition retainer and thrust collar next to snap ring.
Then, using two pairs of pliers at same time (one
pair on either side of shaft), grip retainer and
thrust collar and squeeze until retainer is forced
over snap ring (Fig. 6 E - 8 ) .
2. Place a small amount of high melting point
grease in drive housing bushing. Make sure thrust
collar is in place against snap ring and retainer
and slide armature and clutch into place in drive
housing, engaging shift lever with clutch.
3. Position field frame over armature, apply seal­
ing compound between frame and solenoid case.
Position frame carefully against drive housing to
prevent damage to brushes.
4. Place a small amount of high melting point
grease in bushing in commutator end frame. Place
leather thrust washer on armature shaft and slide
commutator end frame onto shaft.
SNAP RING -
GROOVE
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Fig. 6 E - 7 Forcing Snap Ring Onto Armature Shaft
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SNAP
RING
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RETAINER
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THRUST C O L L A R
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5. Install through bolts and tighten securely.
Fig. 6 E - 8 Forcing Retainer O v e r Snap Ring