Starter (For 2.0 Kw Type) -- 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.
- NOTICE:
- These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to prevent the coil from burning out.
Mount the starter assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
Perform a pull-in test.
Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from terminal C.
Connect the battery to the starter assembly as shown in the illustration. Check that the clutch pinion gear extends.
If the clutch pinion gear does not extend, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.Text in Illustration *a Terminal C *b Terminal 50 Extends
Perform a holding test.
Disconnect the negative (-) lead from terminal C with the condition specified in the pull-in test above being maintained. Check that the clutch pinion gear remains out.
If the clutch pinion gear returns inward, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.Text in Illustration Disconnect
Inspect the clutch pinion gear return.
Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the starter body. Check that the clutch pinion gear returns inward.
If the clutch pinion gear does not return inward, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.Text in Illustration Disconnect Return Inward
Perform an operation test without load.
Connect the lead wire to terminal C with the nut.
- Torque:
- 10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}
Connect the battery and an ammeter (AC/DC 400A probe) to the starter assembly as shown in the illustration.
- Standard current:
- 150 A or less at 11.5 V
If the result is not as specified, replace the starter assembly.Text in Illustration *a Terminal 30 *b Terminal 50 *c AC/DC 400A Probe
2. INSPECT MAGNET STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
Push in the plunger and check that it returns quickly to its original position.
If the result is not as specified, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Terminal 50 - Terminal C Always Below 1 Ω Terminal 50 - Switch Body Below 2 Ω
If the result is not as specified, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.Text in Illustration *a Terminal C *b Terminal 50 *c Switch Body
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3. INSPECT STARTER BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY |
Inspect the load of the brush spring.
Take a pull scale reading immediately after the brush spring separates from the brush.
- Standard spring load:
- 22.3 to 27.3 N (2.3 to 2.8 kgf, 5.0 to 6.1 lbf)
- Minimum spring load:
- 13.8 N (1.4 kgf, 3.1 lbf)
Check the resistance.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A - B
A - C
B - D
C - DAlways 10 kΩ or higher A - D
B - CBelow 1 Ω
Check the brush length.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the brush length.
Text in Illustration *a Brush *b Spring *c Length - - - Standard length:
- 14.4 mm (0.567 in.)
- Minimum length (convex part):
- 9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
4. INSPECT STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY |
Check the commutator surface for dirt and burns.
If the surface is dirty or burnt, replace the starter armature assembly.
Check the resistance.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Segment - Segment Always Below 1 Ω Segment - Coil Core 10 kΩ or higher
If the result is not as specified, replace the starter armature assembly.Text in Illustration *a Segment *b Coil Core
Check the commutator for circle runout.
Place the commutator on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout.
- Maximum runout:
- 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
Check the commutator.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the commutator diameter.
- Standard diameter (convex part):
- 29.0 mm (1.14 in.)
- Minimum diameter (convex part):
- 28.0 mm (1.10 in.)
- HINT:
- Be sure to measure the commutator diameter at the ridges.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the undercut depth of the commutator.
- Standard undercut depth (convex part):
- 0.7 mm (0.0276 in.)
- Minimum undercut depth (convex part):
- 0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)
- HINT:
- Be sure to measure the commutator diameter at the ridges.
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5. INSPECT REPAIR SERVICE STARTER KIT |
Check the clutch pinion gear teeth for wear or damage.
If the clutch pinion gear teeth are damaged, replace the repair service starter kit and also inspect the flywheel ring gear for wear or damage.
Rotate the clutch pinion gear clockwise and check that it turns freely. Try to rotate the clutch pinion gear counterclockwise and check that it locks.
If the result is not as specified, replace the repair service starter kit.Text in Illustration Free Lock
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