Performance Inspection; Pull-Out Test; Pinion Gap Check; Return Test - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

STARTING SYSTEM
G
0.5-2.0 mm
(0.0~.08
in)
~
BATTERY
12V
SWITCH K
VOLTMETER V
'-
05UOGX-060
05UOGX-062
Performance Inspection
Pull-out test
Verify that the pinion is pulled out with 12V connected to the
s
terminal and the starter body grounded.
Pinion gap check
Measure the pinion gap while the pinion is pulled out.
Specification: 0.S-2.0mm (0.02-0.08 in)
Adjust the pinion gap with an adjustment washer (between
drive housing front cover and magnetic switch) if it is not with-
in specification.
Return test
1. Disconnect the motor wire from the M terminal.
2. Connect 12V to the M terminal and ground to the body.
3. Pullout the overrunning clutch with a screwdriver. Verify
that it returns to its original position when released.
No-load test
1. After adjusting the pinion gap, form a test circuit with a volt-
meter and an ammeter.
Note
• Use heavy gauge wires and tighten each terminal
fully.
2. Close switch
K
to run the starter.
3. Check for the following:
Starter type
kW
0.95
Voltage V 11.5
Current A
Max. 60
Gear shaft speed
rpm Min. 6,600
4. If not as specified, check for the cause by referring to In-
spection.
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