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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION AND REASSEMBLY
1.2 Inspecting and correcting the starter
(1) Inspecting the brushes
(a) Brush wear
Measure the length of the brushes. If the
measured value is equal to or less than the
limit, replace both the brush assembly and the
brush holder assembly.
Unit: mm (in.)
Standard
Limit
value
16.5
10.0
M001T68281
(0.65)
(0.39)
Brush
length
M008T70471A
18.0
11.0
M008T81071A
(0.71)
(0.43)
Measuring the brush spring load
Using a new brush and a spring balance as
illustrated, measure the spring load at which
the spring lifts from the brush. If the measured
value is equal to or less than the limit, replace
the spring.
Unit: N (kgf) [lbf]
Standard
Limit
value
17.5 to 23.7
6.90
M001T68281
(1.78 to 2.41)
(0.70)
Brush
[3.9 to 5.3]
[1.6]
spring
29.4 to 39.2
13.7
load M008T70471A
(3.0 to 4.0)
(1.40)
M008T81071A
[6.6 to 8.8]
[3.1]
Replace if the measured
brush length is equal to
or less than the limit.
Inspecting the brushes
(b)
(c)
Brush holder insulation
Measure between each brush holder and the
brush holder base for continuity. If continuity
is indicated, replace the entire brush holder
assembly.
Check the brush holder for looseness.
Measuring the brush spring load
Brush holder
Checking the brush holder insulation
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