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3. Install the generator and the lower support bracket
assembly to the 1.8L engine block (as shown).
Tighten
Tighten the generator and the lower bracket–to–en-
gine block bolts to 37 NSm (27 lb–ft).
4. For vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine
(shown), install the generator–to–intake manifold
and cylinder head support bracket bolts, the gener-
ator–to–intake manifold strap bracket bolt, and the
intake manifold–to–cylinder body strap bracket
bolts over the starter.
Tighten
Tighten the generator–to–intake manifold and cylin-
der head support bracket bolts to 37 NSm (27 lb–ft).
Tighten the generator–to–intake manifold strap
bracket bolt and the intake manifold–to–cylinder body
strap bracket bolts to 22 NSm (16 lb–ft).
5. For vehicles with the 1.4L/1.6L engine, install the
upper generator support bracket bolt and the wash-
er.
Tighten
Tighten the generator upper support bracket bolt to 20
NSm (15 lb–ft).
6. Connect the harness connector to the back of the
generator, and the generator lead to the battery.
7. Route the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to
Section 6B, Power Steering Pump.
8. Relieve tension on the belt by first applying down-
ward pressure on the automatic tension roller bolt
and releasing pressure once the belt is in place.
9. Install the power steering reservoir.

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10. Install the air cleaner outlet hose and connect the
MAT electrical connector.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
STARTER
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the nut which secures the starter ground
wire to the lower mounting stud and remove the
ground wire.
2. Remove the lower starter stud/weld nut assembly
(1.4L/1.6L engine).
3. For vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine, remove
the starter–to–engine block mounting bolt and the
starter–to–transmission mounting bolt.
4. Remove the starter solenoid nuts to disconnect the
electrical cable.
5. Remove the starter assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Place the starter assembly in position using an as-
sistant to prop up the starter to aid in screwing in
the upper stud with the weld nut.
2. Install the upper and the lower starter mounting
bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter mounting studs to 23 NSm (16 lb
ft).
3. Install the starter mounting bolts (1.8L engine).
Tighten
Tighten the starter–to–engine block mounting bolt to
45 NSm (33 lb–ft) and the starter–to–engine transaxle
mounting bolt to 50 NSm (37 lb–ft).

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4. Position the starter electrical wire on the solenoid
terminals and the ground wire on the lower stud.
5. Install the starter solenoid nuts and the ground wire
nut.
Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid terminal–to–battery cable
terminal nut to 5.5 NSm (49 lb–in), and the starter sole-
noid terminal–to–ignition solenoid terminal nut to 5.5
NSm (49 lb–in).
Tighten the starter lower mounting stud ground wire
nut to 12 NSm (106 lb–in).
BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then dis-
connect the positive battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts from the battery rods that fasten
the battery hold–down bar clamp.
3. Check the battery carrier tray for obvious cracks or
damage. Unclip the lead to the negative battery
cable from the side of the battery tray (if applica-
ble). Detach the carrier tray if necessary by remov-
ing the upper battery carrier tray bolts, and the side
bolt that connects the hydraulic clutch hose bracket
to the battery carrier tray (if applicable).
4. Remove the lower battery tray bolts.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the battery carrier by fastening the carrier
tray upper, lower, and side bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the battery carrier tray upper, lower and side
bolts (if applicable) to 20 NSm (15 lb–ft).
2. Push in the clip of the negative battery lead to the
hole in the side of the battery tray (if applicable and
as shown).

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3. Install the battery into the tray.
4. Fasten the bar clamp to the battery by loosely at-
taching the battery rods from the battery tray cut-
outs through the bar clamp holes, and loosely tight-
ening the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the battery retainer clamp–to–battery rod
nuts to 5 NSm (44 lb–in).
5. Connect the negative and the positive battery
cables.
Tighten
Tighten the battery cable nuts to 5 NSm (44 lb–in).

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9. Remove the plunger return spring.
Important : If the solenoid is not removed from the starting
motor, the connector strap terminals must be removed
from the terminal on the solenoid before making these
tests.
10. Test the solenoid windings by checking the current
draw.
1) Check the hold–in windings by connecting an
ammeter in series with a 12–volt battery, the
switch terminal, and to ground.
2) Connect the carbon pile across the battery.
3) Adjust the voltage to 10 volts. The ammeter
reading should be 13 to 19 amperes.Current will
decrease as the windings heat up. Current draw
readings that are over specifications indicate
shorted turns or a ground in the windings of the
solenoid. Both conditions require replacement of
the solenoid. Current draw readings that are un-
der specifications indicate excessive resistance.
No reading indicates an open circuit.
Important : Current will decrease as the windings heat up.
Current draw readings that are over specifications indicate
shorted turns or a ground in the windings of the solenoid.
Both conditions require replacement of the solenoid. Cur-
rent draw readings that are under specifications indicate
excessive resistance. No reading indicates an open cir-
cuit.
11. Check both windings, connecting them according to
the preceding test.
1) Ground the solenoid motor terminal.
2) Adjust the voltage to 10 volts. The ammeter
reading should be 59 to 79 amperes.
3) Check the connections and replace the sole-
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24. Remove the plunger with the boot and the shift le-
ver assembly. Test the solenoid windings, if not
done in Step 11.
Important : The pinion clearance must be correct to pre-
vent the buttons on the shift lever yoke from rubbing on the
clutch collar during the cranking.
25. When the starter motor is disassembled and the
solenoid is replaced, it is necessary to check the
pinion clearance.
26. Disconnect the motor field coil connector from the
solenoid motor terminal and carefully insulate the
connector.
27. Connect one 12–volt battery lead to the solenoid
switch terminal and the other to the starter frame.
28. Flash a jumper lead momentarily from the solenoid
motor terminal to the starter frame, allowing shifting
of the pinion in the cranking position, where it will
remain until the battery is disconnected.
Important : A means for adjusting the pinion clearance is
not provided on the starter motor. If the clearance does not
fall within the limits, check for improper installation and re-
place all worn parts.
29. Push the pinion back as far as possible to take up
any movement, and check the clearance with a
feeler gauge. The clearance should be 0.25 to 3.56
mm (0.01 to 0.14 inch).
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the drive and the pinion stop on the drive-
shaft.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
BATTERY
The sealed battery is standard on all cars. There are no
vent plugs in the cover. The battery is completely sealed,
except for two small vent holes in the sides. These vent
holes allow the small amount of gas produced in the bat-
tery to escape. The battery has the following advantages
over conventional batteries:
S No water addition for the life of the battery.
S Overcharge protection. If too much voltage is ap-
plied to the battery, it will not accept as much cur-
rent as a conventional battery. In a conventional
battery, the excess voltage will still try to charge the
battery, leading to gassing, which causes liquid
loss.
S Not as liable to self–discharge as compared to a
conventional battery. This is particularly important
when a battery is left standing for long periods of
time.
S More power available in a lighter and smaller case.
The battery has three major functions in the electrical sys-
tem. First, the battery provides a source of energy for
cranking the engine. Second, the battery acts as a voltage
stabilizer for the electrical system. Finally, the battery can,
for a limited time, provide energy when the electrical de-
mand exceeds the output of the generator.
RATINGS
A battery has two ratings: (1) a reserve capacity rating
designated at 27°C (80°F), which is the time a fully
charged battery will provide 25 amperes current flow at or
above 10.5 volts; (2) a cold cranking amp rating deter-
mined under testing at –18°C (0°F), which indicates the
cranking load capacity.
RESERVE CAPACITY
The reserve capacity is the maximum length of time it is
possible to travel at night with the minimum electrical load
and no generator output. Expressed in minutes, Reserve
Capacity (or RC rating) is the time required for a fully
charged battery, at a temperature of 27°C (80°F) and be-
ing discharged at a current of 25 amperes, to reach a ter-
minal voltage of 10.5 volts.
COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE
The cold cranking amperage test is expressed at a battery
temperature of –18°C (0°F). The current rating is the mini-
mum amperage, which must be maintained by the battery
for 30 seconds at the specified temperature, while meeting
a minimum voltage requirement of 7.2 volts. This rating is
a measure of cold cranking capacity.The battery is not designed to last indefinitely. However,
with proper care, the battery will provide many years of
service.
If the battery tests well, but fails to perform satisfactorily
in service for no apparent reason, the following factors
may point to the cause of the trouble:
S Vehicle accessories are left on overnight.
S Slow average driving speeds are used for short pe-
riods.
S The vehicle’s electrical load is more than the gener-
ator output, particularly with the addition of after-
market equipment.
S Defects in the charging system, such as electrical
shorts, a slipping generator belt, a faulty generator,
or a faulty voltage regulator.
S Battery abuse, including failure to keep the battery
cable terminals clean and tight, or a loose battery
hold–down clamp.
S Mechanical problems in the electrical system, such
as shorted or pinched wires.
BUILT – IN HYDROMETER
The sealed battery has a built–in, temperature–compen-
sated hydrometer in the top of the battery. This hydrome-
ter is to be used with the following diagnostic procedure:
1. When observing the hydrometer, make sure that
the battery has a clean top.
2. Under normal operation, two indications can be ob-
served:
S GREEN DOT VISIBLE – Any green appearance
is interpreted as a ”green dot,” meaning the bat-
tery is ready for testing.
S DARK GREEN DOT IS NOT VISIBLE – If there
is a cranking complaint, the battery should be
tested. The charging and electrical systems
should also be checked at this time.
3. Occasionally, a third condition may appear:
S CLEAR OR BRIGHT YELLOW – This means
the fluid level is below the bottom of the hydrom-
eter. This may have been caused by excessive
or prolonged charging, a broken case, excessive
tipping, or normal battery wear. Finding a battery
in this condition may indicate high charging by a
faulty charging system. Therefore, the charging
and the electrical systems may need to be
checked if a cranking complaint exists. If the
cranking complaint is caused by the battery, re-
place the battery.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
1. Batteries with the green dot showing do not require
charging unless they have just been discharged
(such as in cranking a vehicle).
2. When charging sealed–terminal batteries out of the
vehicle, install the adapter kit. Make sure all the
charger connections are clean and tight. For best
results, batteries should be charged while the elec-

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trolyte and the plates are at room temperature. A
battery that is extremely cold may not accept cur-
rent for several hours after starting the charger.
3. Charge the battery until the green dot appears. The
battery should be checked every half–hour while
charging. Tipping or shaking the battery may be
necessary to make the green dot appear.
4. After charging, the battery should be load tested.
Refer to ”Starter Motor” in this section.
CHARGING TIME REQUIRED
The time required to charge a battery will vary depending
upon the following factors:
S Size of Battery – A completely discharged large
heavy–duty battery requires more than twice the re-
charging time as a completely discharged small pas-
senger car battery.
S Temperature – A longer time will be needed to
charge any battery at –18°C (0°F) than at 27°C
(80°F). When a fast charger is connected to a cold
battery, the current accepted by the battery will be
very low at first. The battery will accept a higher cur-
rent rate as the battery warms.
S Charger Capacity – A charger which can supply only
5 amperes will require a much longer charging period
than a charger that can supply 30 amperes or more.
S State–of–Charge – A completely discharged battery
requires more than twice as much charge as a one–
half charged battery. Because the electrolyte is nearly
pure water and a poor conductor in a completely dis-
charged battery, the current accepted by the battery
is very low at first. Later, as the charging current
causes the electrolyte acid content to increase, the
charging current will likewise increase.
CHARGING A COMPLETELY
DISCHARGED BATTERY (OFF THE
VEHICLE)
Unless this procedure is properly followed, a perfectly
good battery may need to be replaced.
The following procedure should be used to recharge a
completely discharged battery:
1. Measure the voltage at the battery terminals with
an accurate voltmeter. If the reading is below 10
volts, the charge current will be very low, and it
could take some time before the battery accepts
the current in excess of a few milliamperes. Refer
to ””Charging Time Required” in this section, which
focuses on the factors affecting both the charging
time required and the rough estimates in the table
below. Such low current may not be detectable on
ammeters available in the field.
2. Set the battery charger on the high setting.Important : Some chargers feature polarity protection cir-
cuitry, which prevents charging unless the charger leads
are correctly connected to the battery terminals. A com-
pletely discharged battery may not have enough voltage
to activate this circuitry, even though the leads are con-
nected properly, making it appear that the battery will not
accept charging current. Therefore, follow the specific
charger manufacturer’s instruction for bypassing or over-
riding the circuitry so that the charger will turn on and
charge a low–voltage battery.
3. Continue to charge the battery until the charge cur-
rent is measurable. Battery chargers vary in the
amount of voltage and current provided. The time
required for the battery to accept a measurable
charge current at various voltages may be as fol-
lows:
Voltage
Hours
16.0 or moreUp to 4 hours
14.0–15.9Up to 8 hours
13.9 or lessUp to 16 hours
S If the charge current is not measurable at the
end of the above charging times, the battery
should be replaced.
S If the charge current is measurable during the
charging time, the battery is good, and charging
should be completed in the normal manner.
Important : It is important to remember that a completely
discharged battery must be recharged for a sufficient num-
ber of ampere hours (AH) to restore the battery to a usable
state. As a general rule, using the reserve capacity rating
(RC) as the number of ampere hours of charge usually
brings the green dot into view.
S If the charge current is still not measurable after
using the charging time calculated by the above
method, the battery should be replaced.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Position the vehicle with the good (charged) battery
so that the jumper cables will reach.
2. Turn off the ignition, all the lights, and all the electri-
cal loads in both vehicles. Leave the hazard flasher
on if jump starting where there may be other traffic
and any other lights needed for the work area.
3. In both vehicles, apply the parking brake firmly.
Notice : To avoid vehicle damage,Make sure the cables
are not on or near pulleys, fans, or other parts that will
move when the engine starts.
4. Shift an automatic transaxle to PARK, or a manual
transaxle to NEUTRAL.
CAUTION : In order to avoid injury, do not use cables
that have loose or missing insulation.
5. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal on the battery. Make sure it does not
touch any other metal parts. Clamp the other end of