FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Replacing Carbon Brushes








NOTE: Starting motor removed and assembled


- Lift springs and pull out carbon brushes.




- Remove holder and pole housing.
- Unsolder or cut off all carbon brushes. When soldering in new carbon brushes, make sure that copper leads are not hardened with flowing solder.




- Check commutator for wear, fine-grinding if necessary. Diameter must be at least 33.5 mm.
- Machine insulation between plates approx. 0.5 - 0.7 mm.