Mitsubishi L200. Manual — part 221

STARTING SYSTEM

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

16-14

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

ACB00699AB

1. Remove the rubber shield from the wheelhouse

(RH), and put the pipe, hose, etc. to side so that
they will not be a hindrance when removing and
installing the alternator assembly.

2. Remove the alternator assembly from the

wheelhouse (RH).

STARTING SYSTEM

GENERAL INFORMATION

M1161000100845

If the ignition switch is turned to the "START" posi-
tion, current flows in the pull-in and holding coils pro-
vided inside magnetic switch, attracting the plunger,
When the plunger is attracted, the lever connected to
the plunger is actuated to engage the starter clutch.
On the other hand, attracting the plunger will turn on
the magnetic switch, allowing the "B" terminal and
"M" terminal to conduct. Thus, current flows to
engage the starter motor.

When the ignition switch is returned to the "ON" posi-
tion after starting the engine, the starter clutch is dis-
engaged from the ring gear.
An overrunning clutch is provided between the pinion
and the armature shaft, to prevent damage to the
starter.

STARTING SYSTEM

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

16-15

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

AK500030

+

–

B

M

S

Pull-in coil

Holding coil

Plunger

Lever

Pinion gear

Overrunning clutch

Yoke

Field coil

Brush

Armature

Ignition switch - ST

Battery

AB

STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Specification

Type

Reduction drive with planetary gear

Rated output kW/V

2.2/12

Number of pinion teeth

10

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1161000300689

Item

Standard value

Limit

Pinion gap mm

0.5

− 2.0

−

STARTING SYSTEM

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

16-16

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

STARTER RELAY CHECK

M1162001401113

AC503883

AC501631

AB

Starter relay

Engine compartment relay box

Battery voltage Terminal No. to

be connected
to tester

Continuity test
results

Not applied

3

− 4

Open circuit

Connect
terminal No.2
and battery (+)
terminal.
Connect
terminal No.1
and battery (

−)

terminal.

3

− 4

Continuity (Less
than 2

Ω)

STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1162001003296

Pre-removal Operation
• Under Skid Plate and Engine Room Under Cover

Removal (Refer to GROUP 51

− Under Cover ).

Post-installation Operation
• Under Skid Plate and Engine Room Under Cover Installa-

tion (Refer to GROUP 51

− Under Cover ).

AC601313AD

1

30 ± 3 N·m

3

11 ± 1 N·m

2

Removal steps

1.

Starter connector connection

2.

Starter terminal connection

<<

A

>>

3.

Starter assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> STARTER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
<2WD>

Remove the starter assembly from below the vehicle.

ACB00700AB

STARTING SYSTEM

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

16-17

<4WD>

Remove the rubber shield from the wheelhouse (LH),
and remove the starter assembly.

STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

M1162001101112

PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT

AK403864

B

M

S

battery

Switch

Starter
motor

Wire

AB

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.

AKX00198

Stopper

Pinion gap

Pinion

AC

4. Check the pinion-to-stopper clearance (pinion

gap) with a feeler gauge.

Standard value: 0.5

− 2.0 mm

AKX00199

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

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

MAGNETIC SWITCH PULL-IN TEST

AK403868

B

M

S

Battery

Starter
motor

Wire

AB

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.