Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 362

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ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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INSPECTION

M1162001100056

PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the

magnetic switch.

2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal and M-

terminal.

CAUTION

This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
3. Set the switch to "ON," and the pinion will move out.

4. Check the pinion-to-stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a

feeler gauge.

Standard value: 0.5

−

2.0 mm (0.02

−

0.07 inch)

5. If the pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or

removing gasket(s) between the magnetic switch and front
bracket.

AKX01238

<2.4L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

SWITCH

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AC

AKX01239

<3.0L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

SWITCH

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

AKX00198

STOPPER

PINION GAP

PINION

AB

AKX00199

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MAGNETIC SWITCH PULL-IN TEST
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the

magnetic switch.

CAUTION

This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal and M-

terminal.

3. If the pinion moves out, the pull-in coil is good. If it doesn't,

replace the magnetic switch.

MAGNETIC SWITCH HOLD-IN TEST
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the

magnetic switch.

CAUTION

This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal and body.

3. Manually pull out the pinion as far as the pinion stopper

position.

4. If the pinion remains out, everything is operating properly. If

the pinion moves in, the hold-in circuit is open. Replace the
magnetic switch.

AKX01242

<2.4L ENGINE>

S

B

M

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

AKX01243

<3.0L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

AKX01244

<2.4L ENGINE>

S

B

M

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

AKX01245

<3.0L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

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FREE RUNNING TEST
1. Place the starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws and

connect a fully-charged 12-volt battery to the starter motor
as follows:

2. Connect a test ammeter (100-ampere scale) and carbon pile

rheostat in series between the positive battery terminal and
starter motor terminal.

3. Connect a voltmeter (15-volt scale) across the starter motor.

4. Rotate carbon pile to full-resistance position.

5. Connect the battery cable from the negative battery terminal

to the starter motor body.

6. Adjust the rheostat until the battery positive voltage shown

by the voltmeter is 11 V.

7. Confirm that the maximum amperage is within the

specifications and that the starter motor turns smoothly and
freely.

Current: maximum 90 Amps

MAGNETIC SWITCH RETURN TEST
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the

magnetic switch.

CAUTION

This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the M-terminal and body.

WARNING

Be careful not to get your fingers caught when pulling
out the pinion.

3. Pull the pinion out and release. If the pinion quickly returns

to its original position, everything is operating properly. If it
doesn't, replace the magnetic switch.

AKX01246

<2.4L ENGINE>

S

M

B

AMMETER

CARBON-PILE
RHEOSTAT

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

VOLTMETER

AB

A

V

AKX01247

<3.0L ENGINE>

B

M

S

CARBON-PILE
RHEOSTAT

AMMETER

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

VOLTMETER

AB

A

V

AKX01248

<2.4L ENGINE>

S

B

M

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

AKX01249

<3.0L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

STARTER
MOTOR

WIRE

AB

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

M1162001200042

AK000041

5.8 ± 1.6 N·m
52 ± 14 in-lb

2

23

18

19

5.8 ± 1.6 N·m
52 ± 14 in-lb

20

21

17

15

14

22

3

16

12 13

5.7 ± 1.5 N·m
51 ± 13 in-lb

3.4 ± 1.0 N·m
30 ± 9 in-lb

1

4

6

9

8

7

10

11

AB

DISASSEMBLY STEPS
1. COVER
2. SCREW
3. MAGNETIC SWITCH
4. SCREW
5. SCREW
6. REAR BRACKET
7. BRUSH HOLDER
8. BRUSH
9. REAR BEARING

<<A>>

10. ARMATURE
11. YOKE ASSEMBLY

<<A>>

12. BALL

13. PACKING A
14. PACKING B
15. PLATE
16. PLANETARY GEAR
17. LEVER

<<B>> >>A<<

18. SNAP RING

<<B>> >>A<<

19. STOP RING
20. OVERRUNNING CLUTCH
21. INTERNAL GEAR
22. PLANETARY GEAR HOLDER
23. FRONT BRACKET

DISASSEMBLY STEPS (Continued)