Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 315

STARTER
START1 NG/CHARG I NG
SYSTEMS
2) Disconnect the connector from terminal M, and
connect the positive terminal of battery and termi-
nal M using a lead wire and ground terminal to
starter body.
In this test set up, pinion should return to its original
position even when it is pulled out with a screwdriv-
er.
(A) Terminal S
(B) Terminal M
S6M0393A
7. PINION GAP
1) Measure the pinion gap while the pinion is pulled
out as shown in the figure.
Pinion gap:
0.5
-
2.0 mm (0.020
-
0.079 in)
(A) Pinion
(B) Gap
(C) Stopper
If the motor is running with the pinion forced end-
wise on the shaft, disconnect the connector from
terminal M of switch assembly and connect termi-
nal M to ground terminal (-) of battery with a lead
wire. Next, gently push the pinion back with your
fingertips and measure pinion gap.
2) If the pinion gap is outside specified range, re-
move or add number of adjustment washers used
on the mounting surface of switch assembly until
the correct pinion gap is obtained.
8. PERFORMANCE TEST
The starter should be submitted to performance
tests whenever it has been overhauled, to assure
its satisfactory performance when installed on the
engine.
Three performance tests, no-load test, load test,
and lock test, are presented here; however, if the
load test and lock test cannot be performed, carry
out at least the no-load test.
For these performance tests, use the circuit shown
in figure.
S6M0395A
(A) Variable resistance
(B) Magnetic switch
(C) Starter body
1) No-load test:
With switch on, adjust the variable resistance to ob-
tain 11 V, take the ammeter reading and measure
the starter speed. Compare these values with the
specifications.
No-load test (Standard):
Voltage / Current
Rotating speed
11 V / 9 0 A max.
Non-Turbo MT vehicles
2,800 rpm or more
Turbo MT vehicles
2,860 rpm or more
AT vehicles
2,400 rpm or more
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