Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Repair or replace necessary parts if extreme wear or damage is found during inspection.
Armature
Measure the outer diameter of commutator, and replace with a new one if it is out of the limit.
Standard: 33.0 mm (1.30 in)
Limit: 32.0 mm (1.26 in)
Check for continuity between commutator and segment. Replace commutator if there is no continuity (i.e., disconnected).
Check for continuity between commutator and shaft. Also, check for continuity between commutator and armature core,armature core and shaft. Replace
commutator if there is continuity (i.e., internally grounded).
Measure runout of armature core and commutator with a dial gauge. Repair or replace, if it exceeds the limit.
Armature
Standard: 0.05 mm (0.002 in) Max.
Limit: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
