Lanos SX Sedan L4-1.6L DOHC D-TEC MFI (2001)
16. Separate the field frame from the armature.
17. Inspect the shaft, the bearing, and the pinion for discoloration, damage, or wear. Replace, if necessary.
18. Inspect the armature commutator. If the commutator is rough, it should be turned down. The outside diameter of the commutator must measure at
least 41.91 mm (1.650 inches) after it is undercut or turned. Do not turn out-of-round commutators.
19. Inspect the points where the armature conductors join the commutator bars. Make sure they have a good connection. A burned commutator bar is
usually evidence of a poor connection.
20. If test equipment is available, check the armature for short circuits by placing it on a growler, and holding back a saw blade over the armature core
while the armature is rotated. If the saw blade vibrates, replace the armature.
21. Recheck the armature after cleaning between the commutator bars. If the saw blade vibrates, replace the armature.
