1998 NISSAN PATROL Start

Construction
Removal and Installation
Inspection
MAGNETIC SWITCH CHECK
+Before starting to check, disconnect battery ground cable.
+Disconnect ``M'' terminal of starter motor.
1. Continuity test (between ``S'' terminal and switch body).
+No continuity ... Replace.
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2. Continuity test (between ``S'' terminal and ``M'' terminal).
+No continuity ... Replace.
PINION/CLUTCH CHECK
1. Inspect pinion teeth.
+Replace pinion if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check con-
dition of ring gear teeth.)
2. Inspect reduction gear teeth (If equipped).
+Replace reduction gear if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also
check condition of armature shaft gear teeth.)
3. Check to see if pinion locks in one direction and rotates
smoothly in the opposite direction.
+If it locks or rotates in both directions, or unusual resistance is
evident. ... Replace.
BRUSH CHECK
Brush
Check wear of brush.
Wear limit length:
Refer to SDS (EL-51).
+Excessive wear ... Replace.
Brush spring pressure
Check brush spring pressure with brush spring detached from
brush.
Spring pressure (with new brush):
Refer to SDS (EL-51).
+Not within the speci®ed values ... Replace.
Brush holder
1. Perform insulation test between brush holder (positive side)
and its base (negative side).
+Continuity exists. ... Replace.
2. Check brush to see if it moves smoothly.
+If brush holder is bent, replace it; if sliding surface is dirty, clean.
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Inspection (Cont'd)
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YOKE CHECK
Magnet is secured to yoke by bonding agent. Check magnet to see
that it is secured to yoke and for any cracks. Replace malfunction-
ing parts as an assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not clamp yoke in a vice or strike it with a hammer.
ARMATURE CHECK
1. Continuity test (between two segments side by side).
+No continuity ... Replace.
2. Insulation test (between each commutator bar and shaft).
+Continuity exists. ... Replace.
3. Check commutator surface.
+Rough ... Sand lightly with No. 500 - 600 emery paper.
4. Check diameter of commutator.
Commutator minimum diameter:
Refer to SDS (EL-51).
+Less than speci®ed value ... Replace.
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Inspection (Cont'd)
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5. Check depth of insulating mold from commutator surface.
+Less than 0.2 mm (0.008 in) ... Undercut to 0.5 to 0.8 mm
(0.020 to 0.031 in)
Assembly
Apply high-temperature grease to lubricate the bearing, gears and
frictional surface when assembling the starter.
Carefully observe the following instructions.
PINION PROTRUSION LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
Clearance ``!''
With pinion driven out by magnetic switch, push pinion back to
remove slack and measure clearance ``!'' between the front edge
of the pinion and the pinion stopper.
Clearance ``!'':
Refer to SDS (EL-51).
Movement ``!''
Compare movement ``!'' in height of pinion when it is pushed out
with magnetic switch energized and when it is pulled out by hand
until it touches stopper.
Movement ``!'':
Refer to SDS (EL-51).
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Inspection (Cont'd)
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+Not in the speci®ed value ... Adjust by adjusting plate.
Service Data and Speci®cations (SDS)
STARTER
TypeS13-502
HITACHI make
Reduction gear type
Applied model RD28
System voltage V 12
No-load
Terminal voltage V 11
Current A Less than 125
Revolution rpm 4,000
Minimum diameter of commutator
mm (in)35.5 (1.398)
Minimum length of brush mm (in) 11 (0.43)
Brush spring tension
N (kg, lb)28.4 - 34.3
(2.9 - 3.5,
6.4 - 7.7)
Clearance between bearing metal
and armature shaft mm (in)Ð
Clearance ``!'' between pinion
front edge and pinion stopper
mm (in)Ð
Movement ``!'' in height of pinion
assembly mm (in)0.3 - 2.0
(0.012 - 0.079)
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STARTING SYSTEM
Assembly (Cont'd)
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Trouble Diagnoses
Before conducting an alternator test, make sure that the battery is fully charged. A 30-volt voltmeter and suit-
able test probes are necessary for the test. The alternator can be checked easily by referring to the Inspec-
tion Table.
+Before starting, inspect the fusible link.
+Use fully charged battery.
WITH IC REGULATOR
Check the fol-
lowing:
+Warning
lamp bulb
+Fuse for
warning lamp
Ignition switch
``ON''Warning lamp
``OFF''Disconnect connector (S, L) and
ground L harness side.Warning lamp
``OFF''
Warning lamp
``ON''Damaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
Warning lamp
``ON''
Engine start.
Engine speed:
1,500 rpmWarning lamp
``ON''Check the following:
+Drive belt
+Fuse for S terminal
+Connector (S, L terminal) con-
nectionEngine idlingWarning lamp
``OFF''OK
Warning lamp
``ON''
Warning lamp
``OFF''OKEngine speed:
1,500 rpm
(Measure B
terminal volt-
age)More than
15.5VDamaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
No generationField circuit is
open.
Warning lamp: ``CHARGE'' warning lamp in combination meter
Note:
+If the inspection result is OK even though the charging system is malfunctioning, check the B ter-
minal connection. (Check the tightening torque.)
+When ®eld circuit is open, check condition of rotor coil, rotor slip ring and brush. If necessary,
replace faulty parts with new ones.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate ``CHARGE'' warning lamp, if any of the following
symptoms occur while alternator is operating:
+Excessive voltage is produced.
+No voltage is produced.
CHARGING SYSTEM
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Construction
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
+Start service operation after removing the negative termi-
nal from the battery.
+Also remove the undercover, if equipped, before servicing.
Disassembly
REAR COVER
CAUTION:
Rear cover may be hard to remove because a ring is used to
lock outer race of rear bearing. To facilitate removal of rear
cover, heat just bearing box section with a 200W soldering
iron.
Do not use a heat gun, as it can damage diode assembly.
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DAYTIME LIGHT IS CALCELED
(Lighting switch in 1st or 2nd position or ignition switch in START position)
+Ignition switch is in START position
+Lighting switch is in 1st or 2nd position.
When one of the above conditions exists, power is supplied
+to base of the transistor-1 in daytime light control unit
+through daytime light control unit terminalj
11orj6.
And then, power supply path to the base transistor-2 is interrupted to cancel daytime light operation.
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System Description (Cont'd)
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