Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 547

Return test
01-19-4 STARTING SYSTEM [L3 WITH TC]
1. Disconnect the motor wire from terminal M.
2. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal M
and ground the starter body.
3. Pull out the drive pinion with a screwdriver. Verify
that it returns to its original position when
released.
• If it does not return, repair or replace the
starter.
Pinion Gap Inspection
1. Pull out the drive pinion with the battery positive
voltage connected to terminal S and the starter
body grounded.
Caution
• Applying power for more than 10 s can
damage the starter. Do not apply power
for more than 10 s.
2. Measure the pinion gap while the drive pinion is
extended.
• If not as specified, adjust with an adjustment
washer (between drive housing front cover
and magnetic switch).
Starter pinion gap
0.5— 2.0 mm {0.02— 0.07 in}
Starter Inner Parts Inspection
Armature
1. Verify that there is no continuity between the
commutator and the core at each segment using
a tester.
• If there is continuity, replace the armature.
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Workshop Manual (1871–1U–06B)
STARTING SYSTEM [L3 WITH TC]
TERMINAL M
TERMINAL S
PINION GAP
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