Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer 2004, Workshop Manual

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STARTING SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL 16-23
STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSPECTION
M1162001100205
PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal
of the magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal
and M-terminal.
CAUTION
This test must be performed quickly (in less than
10 seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
3. Set the switch to "ON", and the pinion will move
out.
4. Check the pinion-to-stopper clearance (pinion
gap) with a feeler gauge.
Standard value: 0.5
−
2.0 mm
5. If the pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by
adding or removing gasket(s) between the
magnetic switch and front bracket.
MAGNETIC SWITCH PULL-IN TEST
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal
of the magnetic switch.
CAUTION
This test must be performed quickly (in less than
10 seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal
and M-terminal.
3. If the pinion moves out, the pull-in coil is good. If it
doesn't, replace the magnetic switch.
AK300648 AB
<4G1>
Switch
S
M
Wire
Battery
Starter
motor
B
AKX01238
<4G6>
B
M
S
battery
Switch
Starter
motor
Wire
AG
AKX00198
Stopper
Pinion gap
Pinion
AC
AKX00199
AK300649 AB
<4G1>
S
M
Wire
Battery
Starter
motor
B
AKX01242
<4G6>
S
B
M
Battery
Starter
motor
Wire
AF