Workshop Manual

6D3–12
STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM (6VE1 3.5L)
Brush Spring
Use spring balancer to measure the spring setting force
when remove the spring from the brush.
Standard: 17.65–23.54 N (38.9–51.9 lb)
Limit: 11.77 N (25.9 lb)
Magnetic Switch
Temporarilly connect the magnetic switch between the
overrunning clutch and housing.
Perform the steps described below in 3 to 5 seconds.
1.Pull in test
Connect the ground (–) to terminal C and magnetic
switch body.
Verify that the pinion pulls out when the battery (+)
pole is connected to terminal 50.
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2.Hold in test
Observe that the pinion stays when the lead wire is
disconnected from terminal C.
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3.Return test
Connect the ground (–) to terminal 50 and magnetic
switch body.
Verify that the pinion pulls out when the battery (+)
pole is connected to terminal C and the pinion pulls
away when the lead wire is disconnected from
terminal 50.
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Field Coil
1.Check for continuity between the end of the field coil
and yoke body.
Replace the field coil, if there is continuity.
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