Drive Motor
MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
See the Transmission section for information on removing or installing the motor.
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
DISASSEMBLE
Note: Pressing the armature out of the bearing will damage the bearing. If removing the armature then the
bearing must be replaced.
1: Remove the motor from the vehicle. See the Transmission section for information on removing the motor.
2: Place marks on the two end caps and field housing so that they can be reassembled in the same orientation.
3: Remove the bolts holding the front end cap and remove the end cap and field housing.
4: Pull the brushes out away from the commutator.
5: Remove the plug from the rear motor housing and press the armature out of the rear bearing.
6: Remove the bearing retainer.
7: Press the rear bearing out of the end cap and discard.
8: Using a press, remove the front bearing form the armature.
9: Remove the nuts from the armature studs and remove the two brush assemblies.
10: Remove the seal from the front end cap.
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