Nissan Teana J32. Manual - part 1118

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STARTER MOTOR

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MAGNETIC SWITCH

• Before starting to check, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
• Disconnect “M” terminal of starter motor.

1.

Continuity test (between “S” terminal and switch body)

• Replace magnetic switch if continuity does not exist. 

2.

Continuity test (between “S” terminal and “M” terminal)

• Replace magnetic switch if continuity does not exist. 

PINION PROTRUSION LENGTH

• Compare movement “L” in height of pinion when it is pushed out

with magnetic switch energized and when it is pulled out by hand
until it touches stopper.

• If the measurement value is not in the specified area, adjust with

the adjusting plate.

PINION ASSEMBLY

A

: “S” terminal

B

: “B” terminal

C

: “M” terminal

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: “S” terminal

B

: “B” terminal

C

: “M” terminal

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Movement “L”

: Refer to SDS 

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"Starter Motor"

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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.
• 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 HOLDER ASSEMBLY

Brush

• Check wear of brush.

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

value.

Brush Spring

• 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

1.

Perform insulation test between brush holder (positive side) and
its base (negative side).

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Replace brush holder assembly if continuity does not exist. 

2.

Check brush to see if it moves smoothly.

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If brush holder is bent, replace it if sliding surface is dirty, clean.

YOKE CHECK

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Minimum length of brush

: Refer to SDS 

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"Starter Motor"

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Spring tension (with new 
brush)

: Refer to SDS 

STR-26, 

"Starter Motor"

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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)

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Replace if continuity does not exist. 

2.

Insulation test (between each commutator bar and shaft)

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Replace if continuity exists. 

3.

Check commutator surface.

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Grind commutator with No. 500 – 600 emery paper if the surface
is rough. 

4.

Check diameter of commutator.

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Replace armature assembly if the measurement value is less
than the specified value. 

SEL305H

SKIB0461E

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Commutator minimum di-
ameter

: Refer to SDS 

STR-26, 

"Starter Motor"

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5.

Check depth of insulating mold from commutator surface.

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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. 

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