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SEL909TA
Removal and InstallationNJSC0007REMOVALNJSC0007S011. Remove intake air duct and air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect starter harness.
3. Remove starter bolts (two).
4. Remove starter.
MEL137L
INSTALLATIONNJSC0007S02To install, reverse the removal procedure.
MEL949N
InspectionNJSC0019MAGNETIC SWITCH CHECKNJSC0019S01+Before starting to check, disconnect battery ground cable.
+Disconnect ªMº terminal of starter motor.
1. Continuity test (between ªSº terminal and switch body).
+No continuity ... Replace.
2. Continuity test (between ªSº terminal and ªMº terminal).
+No continuity ... Replace.
MEL139L
PINION/CLUTCH CHECKNJSC0019S021. Inspect pinion teeth.
+Replace pinion if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check
condition 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.
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Removal and Installation
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SEL014Z
BRUSH CHECKNJSC0019S03BrushNJSC0019S0301Check wear of brush.
Wear limit length:
Refer to SDS (SC-38).
+Excessive wear ... Replace.
SEL015Z
Brush Spring CheckNJSC0019S0302Check brush spring pressure with brush spring detached from
brush.
Spring pressure (with new brush):
Refer to SDS (SC-38).
+Not within the specified values ... Replace.
SEL016Z
Brush HolderNJSC0019S03031. 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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SEL018Z
YOKE CHECKNJSC0019S04Magnet 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.
SEL019Z
ARMATURE CHECKNJSC0019S051. Continuity test (between two segments side by side).
+No continuity ... Replace.
2. Insulation test (between each commutator bar and shaft).
+Continuity exists. ... Replace.
SEL020Z
3. Check commutator surface.
+Rough ... Sand lightly with No. 500 - 600 emery paper.
SEL021Z
4. Check diameter of commutator.
Commutator minimum diameter:
Refer to SDS (SC-38).
+Less than specified value ... Replace.
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SEL022Z
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)
AssemblyNJSC0020Apply high-temperature grease to lubricate the bearing, gears and
frictional surface when assembling the starter.
Carefully observe the following instructions.
SEL026Z
PINION PROTRUSION LENGTH ADJUSTMENTNJSC0020S01Clearance (QG engine models)NJSC0020S0101With pinion driven out by magnetic switch, push pinion back to
remove slack and measure clearance ª!º between the front edge
of the pinion and the pinion stopper.
Clearance ª!º:
Refer to SDS (SC-38).
MEL140L
Movement (YD engine models)NJSC0020S0102Compare movement ª!º 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 ª!º:
Refer to SDS (SC-38).
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Inspection (Cont'd)
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SEL633BA
+Not in the specified value ... Adjust by adjusting plate.
STARTING SYSTEM
Assembly (Cont'd)
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System DescriptionNJSC0009SEDANNJSC0009S01The alternator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times to alternator terminal 4 (S) through:
+10A fuse (No. 33, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Terminal B supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage
is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 (S) detecting the input voltage. The charging circuit is protected
by the 80A (A/T models with QG13DE engine and M/T models with gasoline engine) or 100A (A/T models
except QG13DE engine and diesel engine models) fusible link.
The alternator is grounded to the engine block.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
+through 10A fuse [No. 30, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
+to combination meter terminal 17 (Models with tachometer) or 22 (Models without tachometer) for the
charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied to terminal 62 (Models with tachometer) or 61 (Models without tachometer) of the combi-
nation meter through terminal 3 (L) of the alternator. With power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp
will illuminate. When the alternator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine running, the ground is opened
and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a fault is indicated.
HATCHBACKNJSC0009S02The alternator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times to alternator terminal 4 (S) through:
+10A fuse (No. 33, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Terminal B supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage
is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 (S) detecting the input voltage. The charging circuit is protected
by the 80A (Gasoline engine models without daytime light system) or 100A (A/T models, diesel engine mod-
els and gasoline engine models with daytime light system) fusible link.
The alternator is grounded to the engine block.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
+through 10A fuse [No. 30, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
+to combination meter terminal 40 or 1
Ground is supplied to terminal 1 or 28 of the combination meter through terminal 3 (L) of the alternator. With
power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the alternator is providing suffi-
cient voltage with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a fault is indicated.
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System Description
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Wiring Diagram Ð CHARGE Ð/SedanNJSC0010GASOLINE ENGINE MODELSNJSC0010S02
HSC014
CHARGING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram Ð CHARGE Ð/Sedan
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DIESEL ENGINE MODELSNJSC0010S03
HSC015
CHARGING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram Ð CHARGE Ð/Sedan (Cont'd)
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