Service Manual

8-12 STARTER SYSTEM
Electric Starter System
Apply grease to the armature shaft.
Install the end cover so that the slit [A] fit the projection
[B] of the yoke.
Tighten:
Torque - Starter Motor Through Bolts: 3.95 N·m (0.40
kgf·m, 35 in·lb)
Install:
Collar [A]
Rubber Damper [B]
Pinion Gear [C]
Spring [D]
Washer [E]
Make sure that grease does not attach to the contact por-
tion between the collar and the rubber damper.
Tighten the nut [F]
Starter Motor Brush Inspection
Measure the overall length [
A] of each brush.
If the brushes are shorter than the service limit, replace
them.
FX Models [B]
FR and FS Models [C]
Brush Length
Standard:
FX Models
10.0 mm (0.39 in.)
FR and FS Models
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Service Limit:
FX Models
6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
FR and FS Models 10.16 mm (0.4 in.)
Brush Spring Inspection
Inspection the brush springs for pitting, cracks, rusting
and burrs. Replace the spring if necessary.
Inspect the springs for weakened conditions and distor-
tion. Replace the spring if necessary.
If the brush springs are able to press the brushes firmly
into place, they may be considered serviceable. If they
cannot, replace them.