1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 391Get this manual
ELECTRIC STARTER Install the shims to the terminal and armature coil in the correct positions as recordedInstall the armature in the rear cover
Install the a-ring on the motor caseAssemble the motor case and rear cover, aligning the index marksNOTE:
Hold the armature coil shaft, or armature might be drawn out by the magnetic field
Apply grease to the dust seal of the front coverInstall the shims to the shaft in the correct positions as recorded, and a-ring to the case