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adhered to its surface.
Inspect for continuity between contact surfaces of other assemblies.
Confirm the discontinuity of armature shaft among surfaces of commutator.
Inspect for continuity of starting motor housing.
Confirm the continuity between conducting terminal and starting motor housing.
Inspect continuity between conducting terminal and brush.
Replace it with a new one if abnormality exits.
Inspect carbon brush holder for continuity. If there is continuity, replace it.
Measure carbon brush length
Service limit: replace it when it is shorter than 8.5mm
Check rotation smoothness of the needle bearing in the front cover and whether it is loosened when it is
pressed in.
If there is abnormality, replace it with a new one.
Check the oil seal for wear and injury.
7.3.4 Assembly
Apply lubricating grease on the oil seal in the front cover.
Install brush onto the carbon brush holder.
Apply lubricating grease on movable parts at both ends of brush shaft.
Press brush into its holder and install front cover of electrodes.
* Attention
• There should be no hurt on the contact
surface of brush and armature. Take care.
• Installation shaft of armature cannot hurt
lip of oil seal. Take care.
Install the new seat cushion ring on the front cover
Align and install the boss of motor housing to the recess of front cover.
Tighten housing screws.
* Attention
When assembling housing and front cover,
armature can work as a magnet to easily
pull the front cover up; and then gently
press it down to complete the assembly.
7.3.5 Installation
Install lead wire of starting motor and be sure to install the dust seal.
Then install starting dynamo
Install rear brake wire clip.