Amanti V6-3.8L (2007)
INSPECTION
ARMATURE
1. Remove the starter.
2. Disassemble the starter as shown at the beginning of this procedure.
3. Inspect the armature for wear or damage from contact with the permanent magnet. If there is wear or damage, replace the armature.
4. Check the commutator (A) surface. If the surface is dirty or burnt, resurface with emery cloth or a lathe within the following specifications, or
recondition with #500 or #600 sandpaper (B).
5. Measure the commutator (A) runout.
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If the commutator runout is within the service limit, check the commutator for carbon dust or brass chips between the segments.
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If the commutator ruin out is not within the service limit, replace the armature.
Commutator runout
Standard (New): 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) max
Service limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
