TM 9-4940-568-34
5-150
5-23. STARTER MOTOR REPAIR (CONT).
i.
Assembly of Brush Holder Group.
(1)
Position one brush spring (21), on post on
brush holder assembly (7), just enough to
hold the inside end of brush spring from
turning.
(2)
Using needle nose pliers, grasp free end of
brush spring (21) and twist clockwise over
the tops of the brush socket.
(3)
Push brush spring (21) fully on the post
and release the free end to engage notch
in brush socket.
(4)
Repeat Steps (1) through (3) for
assembly of second brush spring (21).
Brush leads may be damaged
by excessive handling. Do not
over-flex leads near clip welds
or clips may break off.
NOTE
Ensure two insulated brushes
go in the brush sockets of brush
holder assembly that are
mounted on the insulation.
(5)
Using needle nose pliers, grasp the free
end of brush spring (21), twist clockwise
to clear the brush socket, and insert
grounded brush (17) or insulated brush
(18) in brush socket.
(6)
Gradually release brush spring (21) until
end contacts the side (not the end) of
grounded brush (17) or insulated brush
(18). This will hold brush retracted until
after the brush holder assembly (7) is
installed over the armature commutator.
INSULATION
BRUSH
SPRING
GROUNDED
BRUSH
TERMINAL
TAB
GROUNDED
BRUSH SCREW
INSULATED
BRUSH
BRUSH SOCKET
SPRING
POST
BRUSH HOLDER
ASSEMBLY
7
17
18
18
17
21
21
7
SPRING POST
BRUSH
SOCKET
