Starting System: Testing and Inspection

2TR-FE STARTING: STARTING SYSTEM: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY





NOTICE:
These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to avoid burning out the coil.

(a) Perform the pull-in test.

(1) Disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal C.

(2) Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown in the illustration. Check that the clutch pinion gear protrudes.

(b) Perform the hold-in test.





(1) Disconnect the negative (-) lead from terminal C with the above condition (a) being sustained. Check that the pinion gear remains extended.

(c) Check the operation.





(1) Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the starter body. Check that the clutch pinion gear returns inward.

(d) Perform the operation test without any load.





(1) Connect the field coil lead wire to terminal C.

Torque : 5.9 Nm (60 kgf-cm, 52 in-lbf)

(2) Clamp the starter in a vise.

(3) Connect the battery and ammeter to the starter as shown in the illustration.

(4) Check that the ammeter indicates the specified current.

Specified current:

100 A or less at 11.5 V