Starter Motor Removal And Installation; Pinion Gap Adjustment; Pull-In Test Of Magnetic Switch; Hold-In Test Of Magnetic Switch - Dodge Stealth 1994 Service Manual

ENGINE ELECTRICAL - Starting System
Field coil wire
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to GROUP 21 - Transaxle.
INSPECTION

PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT

(1) Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.
(2) Connect a 12V battery between S-terminal and M-terminal.
(3) Set switch to "ON", and pinion will move out.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
(4) Check pinion to stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a feeler
gauge.
Pinion gap: 0.5 - 2.0 mm (.020 - .079 in.)
(5) If pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or
removing gaskets between magnetic switch and front
bracket.

PULL-IN TEST OF MAGNETIC SWITCH

(1) Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.
(2) Connect a 12V battery between S-terminal and M-terminal.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
(3) If pinion moves out, then pull-in coil is good. If it doesn't,
replace magnetic switch.

HOLD-IN TEST OF MAGNETIC SWITCH

switch.
(2) Connect a 12V battery between S-terminal and body.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
(3) If pinion remains out, everything is in order. If pinion moves
in, hold-in circuit is open. Replace magnetic switch.