2003 ST 4 Stroke 9.9/15HP Johnson outboards Service Manual, Page 82Get this manual
IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL STARTER MOTOR
Reassembly
Reassembly is reverse of disassembly with special attention to following steps
Apply Moly Lube to the armature shaft and shaft holes WIRG'sJ
Moly Lube
I ACAUTION I
When installing armature, exercise care to avoid breaking brushes
Align the notches in the end covers (front and rear) with the tab on the stator housing when installing