STARTER INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    As a large electric current passes through the cable during this inspection, a thick cable must be used.

    If not, the cable may become hot and cause injury.

    Note

    These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to prevent the coil from burning out. Use a thick cable for carrying a large electric current.


    1. Perform pull-in / hold-in test.


      1. A01CHRIE02
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Terminal M

        Pull off the dust protector cap.

      2. Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from terminal M.

      3. A01CIINE02
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Terminal C
        *2 Terminal M

        Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown in the illustration. Then check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.

        If the result is not as specified, replace the starter assembly.

      4. A01CHUUE02
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Terminal C
        *2 Terminal M

        Disconnect the lead from terminal M. Check that the pinion gear remains out.

        If the result is not as specified, replace the starter assembly.

      5. A01CHALE02
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        *1 Terminal C
        *2 Terminal M

        Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the starter body. Check that the clutch pinion gear returns inward.

        If the result is not as specified, replace the starter assembly.

    2. Perform operation test without load.


      1. A01CHRIE02
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Terminal M

        Connect the lead wire to terminal M with the nut.

        Torque:
        14 N*m  { 138 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

      2. Using a vise and aluminum protection plates, secure the starter assembly.

        Note

        Ensure that the starter is secured firmly in the vise to prevent it from falling out.

      3. A01CHITE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Terminal C
        *2 Terminal B

        Connect the battery and an ammeter to the starter with the battery lead for terminal C disconnected, as shown in the illustration.

        Note


        • Do not connect the battery to terminal C in step (3).

        • Do not allow any lead to get caught as the pinion gear operates.

      4. Connect the battery to terminal C and check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily while the pinion gear is out. Then measure the current.

        Standard current
        180 A or less at 23 V

        If the result is not as specified, replace the starter assembly.