Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 174

 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 174

 

 

Fig. 19: Verifying If There Is No Continuity Between Insulated Brush & Plate 
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2. Measure the brush length. 

If any brush is worn almost to or beyond the minimum specification, replace all of the brushes. 

Starter brush length  

Standard: 12.3 mm {0.48 in}  

Minimum: 5.5 mm {0.22 in}  

 

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Fig. 20: Measuring Brush Length 
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3. Measure the brush spring force using a spring balance. 

If not within the minimum specification, replace the brush and brush holder component.  

Starter brush spring force  

Standard: 15.0-20.4 N {1.53-2.08 kgf, 3.38-4.58 lbf}  

Minimum: 2.75 N {0.28 kgf, 0.62 lbf}

 

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Fig. 21: Measuring Brush Spring Force Using Spring Balance 
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STARTER DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [LF] 

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in Fig. 22 .  

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 

 

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Fig. 22: Identifying Disassemble Order Of Starter & Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH INSPECTION [MT] 

1. Remove the battery cover.  

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connector.  

4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in Fig. 23 using a tester. 

If the continuity is not as indicated in Fig. 23 , replace the starter interlock switch. 

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the starter interlock switch if it is removed from the 
vehicle even once. Replace with a new starter interlock switch when 
installing.  

 

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