Technical data

DISASSEMBLY
1. Starter
(a) Turn the engine battery selector switch to the off position.
(b) Disconnect wiring from Band S terminals on the starter.
(c) Remove attaching nuts, then remove the starter.
2. Alternator
(a) Turn the engine battery selector switch to the off position.
(b) Loosen the alternator adjusting strap bolts, then remove the belt.
(c) Disconnect electrical connections from back of alternator. (Note connections for proper
reassembly.)
(d) Remove alternator support bolt.
INSPECTION AND SERVICING
1. Starter
CAUTION: HARD ENGINE STARTING IS NOT NECESSARILY CAUSED BY
STARTER TROUBLE. A CAUSE OF TROUBLE WILL SOMETIMES
EXIST IN ANOTHER PART, FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE STARTER
SWITCH OR ENGINE. IN THE EVENT OF HARD STARTING, CHECK
THE STARTER CIRCUIT WITH THE STARTER IN PLACE ON THE
ENGINE. IF NO ABNORMALITY IS FOUND WITH THE CIRCUIT,
REMOVE THE STARTER FROM THE ENGINE AND TEST IT.
(a) Starter Circuit
Check condition of the battery and be sure it is properly charged. Clean and tighten battery
terminals and connections
Clean and check connection of starter terminal connections Clean and check connection at
battery selector switch
Check condition of all wiring, especially from the battery to the engine
Check engine mounted circuit breaker
(b) No-load Test
Connect the starter with the battery as illustrated and close
the switch to turn the starter.
The starter must turn lightly at the following current and
speed when the battery voltage is 11.5V.
Current: 90A or less
Speed: 3600 rpm or higher
If any abnormality has been found, make the following inspections.