Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 1199

Starting/Charging Systems
7. PINION GAP
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1) Measure 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 motor is running with the pinion forced endwise
on the shaft, disconnect connector from terminal M
of switch assembly and connect terminal M to
ground terminal (−) of battery with a lead wire.
Next, gently push pinion back with your fingertips
and measure pinion gap.
2) If pinion gap is outside specified range, remove
or add number of adjustment washers used on the
mounting surface of switch assembly until correct
pinion gap is obtained.
STARTER
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.
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(A)
(B)
(C)
1) No-load test
With switch on, adjust the variable resistance to
obtain 11 V, take the ammeter reading and mea-
sure the starter speed. Compare these values with
the specifications.
No-load test (Standard):
Voltage / Current
11 V / 90 A max.
Rotating speed
2,400 rpm or more
2) Load test
Apply the specified braking torque to starter. The
condition is satisfactory if the current draw and
starter speed are within specifications.
Load test (Standard):
Voltage / Load
8 V/13.7 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
Current / Speed
280 A/980 rpm or more
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Variable resistance
Magnetic switch
Starter body
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