Starter Motor

Check commutator for out-of-round and proper amount of undercut. Replace or repair armature if not within specification. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS table. Ensure brushes are not worn beyond wear line (outer line closest to commutator contact surface). Check pinion gap. See PINION GAP under BENCH TESTING.

STARTER SPECIFICATIONS

Application

In. (mm)

Commutator Maximum Runout ⁽¹⁾

.004 (.10)

Commutator Minimum Diameter ⁽¹⁾

Mirage 1.5L

1.220 (30.99)

Mirage 1.6L

1.118 (28.40)

Galant A/T

1.220 (30.99)

Galant M/T

1.118 (28.40)

Van/Wagon

1.134 (28.80)

Montero

1.134 (28.80)

Pickup & Ram-50

1.157 (29.40)

Sigma

1.118 (28.40)

Commutator Undercut Depth ⁽¹⁾

.020 (.51)

Pinion Gap

.020-.079 (.51-2.01)

⁽¹⁾	Information not available on Precis models.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Direct Drive Starter

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Fig 2: Exploded View of Gear Reduction Starter

Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.