Tercel Sedan 2-Door L4-1497cc 1.5L DOHC (5E-FE) MFI (1997)
a. Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown.
b. Move the pinion gear toward the armature to remove slack and measure the clearance between the pinion gear end and stop collar.
Standard clearance:
1 - 5 mm (0.04 - 0.20 In.)
5. DO NO-LOAD PERFORMANCE TEST
a. Connect the field coil lead to terminal C. Make sure the lead is not grounded.
b. Connect the battery and ammeter to the starter as shown.
c. Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily with the clutch pinion gear moving out. Check that the ammeter reads the specified current.
Specified current:
At 11.5 V: 90 A or less
Reduction Type
STARTER PERFORMANCE TEST
NOTE: These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to avoid burning out the coil.
1. DO PULL-IN TEST
a. Disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal C.
b. Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown. Check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.
2. DO HOLD-IN TEST