Starter Inspection (2.0L Engine): Inspection

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1. Armature (Commutator Diameter) - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Armature Removed

   Figure 1 

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Inspect the armature for wear or damage from contact with the permanent magnet. (Figure 1)

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification
   Armature	Not worn or damaged

   Figure 2 

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   2. Check the commutator (a) surface. If the surface is dirty or burnt, resurface it with an emery cloth or a lathe to the specifications in step 3, or recondition with '500 or '600 sandpaper (b). (Figure 2)

   Figure 3 

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   3. Check the commutator.

   Tool Details (Figure 3) 

   Name
   c	Digital Caliper or Dial Type Caliper

   Specifications 

   Standard Value (New)	Service Limit
   28.0-28.1 mm (1.102-1.106 in)	27.5 mm (1.083 in)

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the armature.
2. Armature (Commutator Runout) - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Armature Removed

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Measure the commutator (a) runout.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   b	Dial Indicator

   Specifications 

   Standard Value (New)	Service Limit
   0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.	0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the armature.
   • If the measurement is within specifications, check the commutator for carbon dust or brass chips between the segments.
3. Armature (Commutator Mica Depth) - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Armature Removed

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Use a digital caliper or dial type caliper to check the mica depth (a).

   Specification 

   Standard Value (New)	Service Limit
   0.40-0.50 mm (0.0157-0.0197 in)	0.15 mm (0.0059 in)

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the armature.
4. Armature (Open/Short) - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Armature Removed

   Figure 1 

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Check for continuity between the segments of the commutator.

   Tool Details (Figure 1) 

   Name
   a	Ohmmeter

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification
   Between each segments	Continuity

   Figure 2 

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   2. Place the armature (b) on an armature tester (c). Hold a hacksaw blade (d) on the armature core. If the blade is attracted to the core while the core is turned, the armature is shorted. (Figure 2)

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification
   Armature	Not shorted

   Figure 3 

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   3. Check for continuity between the commutator (e) and the armature coil core (f), and between the commutator and the armature shaft (g). (Figure 3)

   Tool Details (Figure 3) 

   Name
   h	Ohmmeter

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification
   Armature	No continuity

   Result 

   • If it is abnormal, replace the armature.
5. Brush Holder Assembly - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Brush Holder Assembly Removed

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Check for continuity between the (+) brushes (a) and the (-) brushes (b).

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification
   Brushes	No continuity

   Result 

   • If it is abnormal, replace the brush holder assembly.
6. Brush - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Armature Removed

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Measure the brush length.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	Vernier Caliper

   Specifications 

   Standard Value (New)	Service Limit
   11.1-11.5 mm (0.437-0.453 in)	4.3 mm (0.169 in)

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the brush holder assembly.
7. Planetary Gear - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Brush Holder Assembly Removed

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Check the planetary gears (a), the gear shaft (b), and the internal ring gear (c).

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification
   Planetary gears	Not worn or damaged
   Gear shaft
   Internal ring gear

   Result 

   • If it is abnormal, replace the planetary gear assembly .
8. Overrunning Clutch - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Gear Cover Set Removed

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Hold the drive gear (a), turn the gear shaft (b) counterclockwise. Check that the drive gear comes out to the other end.

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification
   Overrunning clutch	Moves smoothly

   2. Hold the drive gear, turn the gear shaft clockwise. The gear shaft should turn freely.

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification
   Overrunning clutch	Turns freely

   3. Check if the drive gear is worn or damaged.

   Specifications 

   Object	Specification
   Drive gear	Not worn or damaged

   Result 

   • If it is abnormal, replace the gear cover set.