Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual - part 597

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2.

Continuity test [between “S” terminal (A) and “M” terminal (C)]

• Replace magnetic switch if continuity does not exist. 

Pinion/Clutch Check

1.

Inspect pinion teeth.
• Replace pinion if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check con-

dition of ring gear teeth.)

2.

Inspect reduction gear teeth (If equipped).
• Replace reduction gear if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also

check condition of armature shaft gear teeth.)

3.

Check to see if pinion locks in one direction and rotates
smoothly in the opposite direction.
• Replace pinion assembly if it is locked or rotated in both direc-

tions or unusual resistance is evident. 

Brush Check

• Check wear of brush.

• Replace brush if the measurement value is less than the specified

value.

Brush Spring Check

• Check brush spring tension with brush spring detached from

brush.

• Replace brush spring if the measurement value is less than the

specified value.

Brush Holder Check

B

: “B” terminal

SKIB9003E

SEL630BA

Minimum length of brush

: Refer to SDS 

STR-36, 

"Starter Motor"

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SEL014Z

Spring tension (with new 
brush)

: Refer to SDS 

STR-36, 

"Starter Motor"

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SEL015Z

STARTER MOTOR

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1.

Perform insulation test between brush holder (positive side) and
its base (negative side).
• Replace brush holder assembly if continuity does not exist. 

2.

Check brush to see if it moves smoothly.
• If brush holder is bent, replace it; if sliding surface is dirty,

clean.

Yoke Check

Magnet is secured to yoke by bonding agent. Check magnet to see
that it is secured to yoke and for any cracks. Replace malfunctioning
parts as an assembly.

CAUTION:

Never clamp yoke in a vise or strike it with a hammer.

Armature Check

1.

Continuity test (between two segments side by side)
• Replace armature assembly if continuity does not exist. 

2.

Insulation test (between each commutator bar and shaft)
• Replace armature assembly if continuity exists. 

3.

Check commutator surface.
• Grind with No. 500 - 600 emery paper if it has a rough surface. 

SKIB0460E

SEL305H

SKIB0461E

SEL020Z

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4.

Check diameter of commutator.

• Replace armature assembly if the measurement value is less

than the specified value. 

5.

Check depth of insulating mold from commutator surface.
• Undercut to 0.5 to 0.8 mm (0.020 to 0.031 in) if the depth is 0.2

mm (0.008 in) or less. 

K9K

K9K : Exploded View

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Commutator minimum di-
ameter

: Refer to SDS 

STR-36, 

"Starter Motor"

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SEL021Z

SEL022Z

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REMOVAL

1.

Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Refer to 

PG-154, "Exploded View"

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2.

Remove air inlet tube. Refer to 

EM-428, "Exploded View"

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3.

Disconnect the fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor harness connec-
tor (1).

4.

Remove “S” terminal nut and “S” terminal harness.

5.

Remove “B” terminal nut and “B” terminal harness.

6.

Remove starter motor mounting bolts.

7.

Remove starter motor upward from the vehicle.

CAUTION:

For models with STOP/START SYSTEM, never erase the starter operation counter except when
replacing starter motor.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Be careful to tighten “B” terminal nut to the specified torque.
• Erase the starter operation counter when the starter motor for models with STOP/START SYSTEM is

replaced. Refer to 

ECK-146, "Work Procedure"

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• Replace the engine restart relay and the fuel pump relay when the starter motor models with STOP/

START SYSTEM is replaced.

R9M

1.

Starter motor

2.

“B” terminal nut

3.

“S” terminal nut

4.

Starter motor mounting bolt

  : Vehicle front

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

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