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This guide explores the decision process for repairing or replacing automotive starters, considering customer costs, shop policies, availability of parts, and the time required. It details the inspection and testing procedures, including field coil testing, component inspections, and soldering techniques. With insights on noisy starters, worn parts, and final testing before reinstallation, this manual serves as a comprehensive resource for automotive technicians and DIY enthusiasts alike, ensuring a thorough understanding of starter maintenance and replacement strategies.
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THE DECISION • SHOULD YOU REPAIR OR REPLACE? • CUSTOMER COST • SHOP POLICIES/WARRANTY • TIME • PARTS AVAILABILITY • TYPE OF STARTER
DISASSEMBLY • CLEAN AREA TO WORK • PROPER TOOLS • REFERENCE MARKS • INSPECTION • TEST COMPONENTS
COMPONENT TESTING • FIELD COIL TESTING • OPENS OR SHORTS TO GROUND • TEST PROPERLY • CONDITION OF COILS • REPLACEMENT COST • SOLDERING FIELDS
SHORT TEST GROUND TEST COMMUTATOR TESTS ARMATURE TESTING
SOLENOID TESTING • TEST COIL RESISTANCE • INSPECT PLUNGER AND CONTACTS • EXTERNAL INSPECTION • SEALING IF NECESSARY
STARTER DRIVE • NOISY? • TEETH CONDITION? • ADJUSTMENT? • WORN PARTS • SLIPPAGE?
COMPONENT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT • BRUSHES • BEARINGS • BUSHINGS • HOLDERS • STARTER DRIVE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
BRUSHES • MUST BE OVER HALF OF ORIGINAL WIDTH • INSPECT LEADS • TIGHTEN RETAINING SCREWS
FINAL TESTING BEFORE RE-INSTALLATION • FREE SPIN TEST • DRIVE PINION DEPTH • PAINT FOR PROTECTION • DOES IT NEED NEW BOLTS? • RETEST ON CAR AFTER INSTALLATION