Mitsubishi L2E

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Service Manual Mitsubishi L-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ENGLISH
STARTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
32.4.4 Field coil inspection
1. Check for insulation between one end (brush) of
coil and yoke.
2. Check for the continuity between both ends
(brushes) of coil.
32.5 Assembly and adjustment
Reassemble the starter in the reverse sequence of
disassembly and pay attention to the following:
32.5.1 Pinion shaft end play adjustment
Set the end play (thrust gap) to 0.5 mm [0.0197 in.] or
less by inserting an adjusting washer between the
center bracket and reduction gear.
1. Reassemble the pinion shaft, reduction gear
washer and snap ring to the center bracket.
2. Measure the end play by moving the pinion shaft in
the axial direction. If the end play exceeds 0.5 mm
[0.0197 in.], increase the number of adjusting
washers.
32.5.2 Greasing
Whenever the starter has been overhauled, apply
grease to the following parts:
1. Armature shaft gear and reduction gear
2. All bearings
3. Bearing shaft washers and snap rings
4. Bearing sleeves
5. Pinion
6. Moving portion of lever
Figure 131 Checking field coil
Figure 132 Adjusting pinion shaft end play
Adjusting
washer
Gear
Washer
Snap
ring
0.5 mm [0.0197 in.] maximum
CAUTION
Never apply grease to the starter fitting surface,
terminals, brushes and commutator.