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18A-12 START AND CHARGING - STARTER

REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the negative cable of the battery (Refer to "Chapter 18 Starting &
Charging - Battery,Replacement")
2. Raise and support vehicle

3. Remove the starter
(a). Remove 3 starter retaining bolts.

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(b). Disconnect starter electrical wire
connecting nut.
(c). Disconnect starter control wire connector.
Remove starter.

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4. Inspect the starter
(a). Pinion gap adjustment.
• Disconnect the field coil wire from the
M-terminal of the magnetic switch.
• Connect a 12V battery between the
S-terminal and M-terminal.
WARNING:
This test must be performed quickly (less than 10
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seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
• When the 12V battery is connected
between the S-terminal and M-terminal,
the pinion will move out.
• Check the pinion-to-stopper clearance
(pinion gap) with a feeler gauge.
Standard: 0.5~2.0mm

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