Hi Nickaix - Yes....and that sound is WAY better than the combination screeching-grinding I heard initially before lubricating it! 🤯
During the lubrication process is when I noticed the amount of vertical movement of the armature.
I didn't see any evidence of the armature scraping on the field coil.
FYI....I ordered a complete set of Thrust washers and all bearings including the sleeve bearing.