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Brush Spring

  1. Measure the force of the brush spring using a spring pressure gauge.
  2. Read the spring pressure gauge at the brush tip projection of 2 mm {0.079 in}. 
    • Replace the brush spring if necessary.

    Generator brush spring force 

    Standard: 4.1-5.3 N {0.42-0.54 kgf, 0.92-1.19 lbf} 

    Minimum: 1.7 N {0.17 kgf, 0.38 lbf} 

    Fig 1: Measuring Force Of Brush Spring Using Spring Pressure Gauge
    G04318022Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.