MX-6 LS V6-2.5L DOHC (1997)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Performance Inspection
Performance Inspection
Magnetic switch
Disconnect terminal S wire, and perform the following tests. Replace the magnetic switch if necessary.
Pull-in test
Connect battery positive voltage as shown and verity that the pinion is ejected.
CAUTION:
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Applying power continuously for more than
10 seconds will damage the starter.
Hold-in test
After completing the pull-in test, disconnect the wire from terminal M (with pinion ejected) and verify that the pinion does not return.
Adjustment of pinion gap
1. Disconnect the wire from terminal M.
2. Apply battery positive voltage between terminal S and the starter body.
3. Measure the clearance (pinion gap) between the pinion and the stopper.
CAUTION:
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Applying power continuously for more than
10 seconds will damage the starter.
Pinion gap: 0.5-2.0 mm {0.020-078 in}
4. If the pinion gap is not within the specification, increase or decrease the number of washers between the magnetic switch and the drive housing.
NOTE:
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The gap becomes smaller as the number of washers is increased.
No load test
