Suzuki 2009 LT-A500XP, Service Manual

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1I-5 Starting System:
• Apply a small quantity of moly paste to the armature
shaft.
: Moly paste 99000–25140 (SUZUKI Moly
paste or equivalent)
• Align the match mark on the starter motor case with
the match mark on the housing end.
NOTE
The groove side “A” of brush holder the
housing end.
• Tighten the starter motor housing bolts (2) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Starter motor housing bolt (b): 3.5 N·m (0.35 kgf-
m, 2.5 lbf-ft)
Starter Motor Related Parts Inspection
B931H21906004
Refer to “Starter Motor Disassembly and Assembly
(Page 1I-4)”.
Carbon Brush
Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or
smoothness in the brush holder.
If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush
holder set with a new one.
Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a
vernier calipers. If the measurement is less than the
service limit, replace the housing end assembly with a
new one.
Brush length “a”
Service limit: 6.5 mm (0.26 in)
Special tool
: 09900–20102 (Vernier calipers (200 mm))
Commutator
Inspect the commutator for discoloration, abnormal wear
or undercut “A”.
If the commutator is abnormally worn, replace the
armature.
If the commutator surface is discolored, polish it with
#400 sandpaper and wipe it using a clean, dry cloth.
If there is no undercut, scrape out the insulator (1) with a
saw blade.
I931H1190007-01
“A”
I931H1190008-02
(b)
2
I931H1190009-02
“ a ”
I831G1190065-01
1
“A”
I649G1190016-02