Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 301

STARTING SYSTEM
d. Drive snap ring onto shaft and slide down into groove.
e. Assemble thrust collar on shaft with shoulder next to snap ring.
f.
3. Place 4 or 5 drops of light engine oil in drive housing bushing. Slide armature and clutch
assembly into place while engaging shift lever with clutch.
4. Position field frame over armature and apply Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene between
frame against drive housing, observing caution to prevent damage to brushes.
5. Place 4 to 5 drops of light engine oil in bushing in commutator end frame. Place brake
washer and commutator end frame onto shaft.
6. Install solenoid return spring on plunger.
7. Position solenoid assembly to starter motor end frame and turn solenoid to engage
flange in slot.
8. Install screws which hold solenoid assembly to end frame. Tighten securely.
9. Secure starter motor connector strap terminal with screw and washer.
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a - Snap Ring
b - Groove
Place thrust collar and retainer next to snap ring and using two pliers squeeze both
until snap ring is forced into retainer.
a
b
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
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90-861326--1 MARCH 1999