1999 EE Johnson Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 222Get this manual
5If the pinion does not properly engage the flywheel, the pinion and shaft may be worn, distorted, or dirty6Inspect and replace end cap thrust washer if distorted or worn excessively 7Inspect and replace armature shaft snap ring if worn or distortedAssembly
1Lubricate the armature shaft bearing surface with one drop of SAE No10 oilLubricate the armature shaft on and above the pinion helix with ave Starter Pinion Lube, PIN 337016Place thrust washer on armature shaft
rn 2Place end cap onto armature shaft[]J
3Install the Bendix drive components shaft
onto the armature
4Install the lower spring holder onto the armature shaft, with the recessed end facing the end of the shaftInstall the spring Install the upper spring retainer onto the shaft, with the deeper recess facing the end of the shaft5Place small amount of ave Triple-Guard grease on the end of the armature shaftSnap the retaining ring into the groove at the end of the armature shaftMove the upper spring retainer into position to cover the retaining ringWipe away any excess OVIC Triple-Guard greaseW