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7 Reconnect the battery ground cable P-5.
8 Fit a loading device (7) across the battery terminals, e.g. an adjustable carbon pile.

The loading device must have a minimum
power consumption of 1000 W.
9 Record the voltage reading before starting the engine. (This reading should increase when the engine is running, indicating generator output.).
10 Start the engine.
11 Increase the engine speed to the value outlined in the chart below.
12 Using the reading from the multimeter set to measure current, adjust the loading device to apply a load within the range outlined in the chart below.
13 Using the multimeter set to measure voltage, check the generator output voltage against the specification.
Engine RPM ........................................................... 1300
Load ................................................................ 5.0 – 10 A
Output Voltage ........................................... 13.8 – 15.4 V

Load Regulation Test
NOTE
The decrease in the voltage recorded during this
test should not exceed 0.5 V from the readings
obtained for the Regulating Voltage Test. If the
decrease in the regulating voltage is greater than
0.5 V, the regulator is defective. Replace the
regulator.
14 Increase the engine speed to the value outlined in the chart below.
15 Using the reading from the multimeter set to measure current, adjust the loading device to apply a load of about 90% of the generator’s full output.
16 Using the multimeter set to measure voltage, check the generator output voltage against the specification.
Engine RPM............................................................ 1900
Load ......................................................................... 90 A
Output Voltage ........................................... 13.8 – 15.4 V
Full Load Output Test

Keep the time for this test to a minimum to
avoid undue heating and high engine speeds.
17 Increase the engine speed to the value outlined in the chart below .
18 Using the reading from the multimeter set to measure voltage, adjust the loading device to increase the load until the generator output voltage drops to 13.5 V. Full generator output, outlined in the chart below, is required.
19 Record the current reading displayed on the multimeter set to measure current.

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20 Reduce the engine speed to idle.

On completion of the generator output test,
return the engine to idle and disconnect the
loading device from the battery terminals.
This prevents excessive battery discharge.
21 Stop the engine.
22 Disconnect the battery ground cable P-5 at the battery.
23 Remove the multimeters.
24 Reconnect the generator positive lead P-9.
25 Reconnect the battery ground cable P-5 to the battery.
Engine RPM............................................................ 1900
Load ................................................................ 5.0 – 10 A
Output Voltage ........................................... 13.8 – 15.4 V
Charging Circuit Voltage Drop Test
Prerequisites
Before testing the generator output, ensure that:
• all generator circuit connections are clean and tight,
• the generator is always connected to the battery during testing (to prevent damage to the diodes),
• the battery is fully charged, and
• the specific gravity does not vary more than 0.025 between cells. (It is recommended the average specific gravity
is 1.260 or higher). Refer to 6D1-3 Battery – V6.
Carry out a load test on the battery to determine its ability to supply and accept current. This is a good indicator of the
general condition of the battery. For details of battery testing, refer to 6D1-3 Battery – V6.
Inspect the drive belt and tensioner markings to determine if the drive belt is within operating limits. Replace the belt if it
is excessively worn or outside the operating range of the tensioner.
For further details, refer to 6A1 Engine Mechanical – V6.
Voltage Drop Test

Ensure the generator connections are clean
and tight.
1 Connect the positive lead of a multimeter set to measure voltage to the generator terminal P-9.
2 Connect the negative lead of the multimeter to the battery positive post.
3 Switch the headlamps on.
4 Start the engine.
5 Increase the engine speed to approximately 2500 r.p.m.
6 Record the voltage reading.
7 Reduce the engine speed to idle.

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8 Connect the positive lead of a multimeter set to measure voltage to the battery negative post.
9 Connect the negative lead of the multimeter to the generator housing.
9 Increase the engine speed to approximately 2500 r.p.m.
10 Record the voltage reading.
11 Reduce the engine speed to idle.
12 Check the two readings. If the readings exceed 0.3 V, there is a high resistance in the charging circuit.
13 Trace the cause and correct the problem, refer to 8A Electrical Body and Chassis.

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4 Major Service Operations
4.1 Generator
Remove

Refer to 1.2 WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES
before disconnecting the battery.
1 Disconnect the battery ground lead P-5. Refer to 8A Electrical Body and Chassis.
2 Insert a ½ inch drive socket bar into the tensioner arm and rotate the tensioner arm clockwise.
3 Remove the drive belt from the generator pulley and release the tensioner. Refer to 6A1 Engine Mechanical – V6 for further details as required.
4 Pull the battery harness cap back from generator terminal P-9 (3), remove the nut (4) and remove the
positive lead (2) from the generator (5).
5 Disengage the connector retaining clip and remove the connector E-4, (1) from the generator.
Figure 6D1-1 4
6 Remove the three bolts (1, 2, 4) retaining the generator (3) to the generator bracket.

7 Remove the generator assembly from the vehicle.
Figure 6D1-1 5

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Reinstall
Reinstallation of the generator is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting the following:
1 Tighten all fasteners to the correct torque specification.
2 Reconnect the battery ground lead.
3 Start the engine.
4 Check the generator warning indicator operation.
5 Check the drive belt is correctly routed and aligned.
6 Check the generator output. Refer to 3.3 On-vehicle Testing.
7 Check the voltage regulator operation. Refer to 3.3 On-vehicle Testing.
8 Turn the ignition switch off.
Generator mounting bolts ........................... (1) 58.0 Nm
Generator mounting bolts ........................... (2) 58.0 Nm
Generator mounting bolts ........................... (4) 58.0 Nm
Battery harness to P-9 pin B nut
torque specification ...................................7.1 – 13.3 Nm

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7 Torque Wrench Specifications
..................................................................................................................... Nm
Generator Mounting Bolts (1, 2, 4) ..............................................................58.0
Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts (1, 3, 4) ......................................40.0 – 60.0
Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts (2) ...........................................................0.0
Battery Harness to G8 – X1 pin A Nut................................................5.0 – 12.0


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• Clarify a procedure,
• Present additional information for accomplishing a procedure,
• Give insight into the reasons for performing a procedure in the recommended manner, and / or
Present information that gives the technician the benefit of past experience in accomplishing a procedure with greater
ease.
1.2 Components
Starting System Components
The main components of the starting system are:
• battery,
• wiring,
• ignition switch,
• theft deterrent engine crank inhibitor (a function of the theft deterrent system),
• park / neutral and back-up switch (on vehicles with 4 speed automatic transmission),
• engine control module (ECM),
• start relay,
• solenoid switch, and
• starter motor.
Starter Motor and Solenoid Switch Components
Solenoid Switch
The solenoid switch is used to activate the DC motor and has two windings; the pull-in winding and the hold-in winding.
The pull-in winding has heavier wire and is grounded through the DC motor winding and brushes. The hold-in winding is
grounded through the solenoid casing.
Planetary Drive Train
The planetary drive train consists of an internally toothed ring gear and three planetary gear wheels, which rotate on
sleeve bearings on the planetary drive shaft. The ring gear is keyed into the drive-end housing and is made from
high-grade polyamide with mineral additives.
W hen the starter motor operates, the armature turns the planetary gears inside the fixed planetary ring gear. This drives
the planetary shaft at a reduced speed ratio which turns the drive assembly. A fork lever in the drive-end housing forces
the drive assembly forward to engage with the flexplate / flywheel ring gear on the engine and transmit cranking torque.
An internal clutch allows the drive assembly pinion gear to rotate freely when the engine starts. This prevents the
armature from being driven at excessive speed by the engine.
Armature
The armature shaft is supported at each end by oil absorbent, sintered metal bushes; one in the commutator end shield
and one in the planetary drive shaft. The front end of the armature has a gear profile. This meshes with the three
planetary gear wheels. These in turn, mesh with the internal teeth of the ring gear.
Brushes
A brush plate supports four commutator brushes. This plate is fixed to the commutator end shield with two retaining
screws. Two negative brushes are grounded to the pole housing. The two positive brushes are insulated from the pole
housing and connected to the solenoid switch M terminal, refer to Figure 6D1-2 – 1.

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Figure 6D1-2 – 1
Legend
1 Solenoid Switch
1 Starter Motor
3 Starter Motor terminal M 4 Connector P-4
5 Connector P-3 – pin 1
1.3 System Operation
Operation
The ECM controls the activation of the start relay in response to inputs from:
• ignition switch,
• battery,
• theft deterrent engine crank inhibitor (a function of the theft deterrent system),
• park / neutral and back-up switch (on vehicles with 4 speed automatic transmission),
The start relay controls the operation of the start solenoid.
The start solenoid controls operation of the starter motor and the drive assembly.

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