CHARGING SYSTEM — Inspection (Rectifier, Brush, Brush spring)
G-17spec tableBrush length and brush spring force specs differ between K8 DOHC and B6 DOHC.
Rectifier
- 1Check continuity of the diodes with an ohmmeter.
- 2Replace the rectifier if not as specified.
Rectifier diode continuity
E
PositivePn, P1, P2, P3
ContinuityYes
B
PositivePn, P1, P2, P3
ContinuityNo
T
PositivePn, P1, P2, P3
ContinuityNo
Pn, P1, P2, P3
PositiveE
ContinuityNo
Pn, P1, P2, P3
PositiveB
ContinuityYes
P1, P2, P3
PositiveT
ContinuityYes
Pn
PositiveT
ContinuityNo
Brush
If a brush is worn almost to or beyond the limit, replace all the brushes.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| StandardK8 DOHC | 21.5 mm {0.85 in}mm |
| StandardB6 DOHC | 20.0 mm {0.79 in}mm |
| MinimumK8 DOHC | 8.0 mm {0.32 in}mm |
| MinimumB6 DOHC | 5.0 mm {0.20 in}mm |
StandardK8 DOHC
21.5 mm {0.85 in}mm
StandardB6 DOHC
20.0 mm {0.79 in}mm
MinimumK8 DOHC
8.0 mm {0.32 in}mm
MinimumB6 DOHC
5.0 mm {0.20 in}mm
Brush spring
- 1Using a spring pressure gauge, measure the brush spring pressure with the brush tip projecting 2 mm {0.079 in}.
- 2Replace the spring if necessary.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard forceK8 DOHC | 3.2—4.3 N {0.32—0.44 kgf, 0.71—0.96 lbf}N |
| Standard forceB6 DOHC | 4.7—5.8 N {0.47—0.60 kgf, 1.04—1.29 lbf}N |
| MinimumK8 DOHC | 1.6—2.3 N {0.16—0.24 kgf, 0.36—0.52 lbf}N |
| MinimumB6 DOHC | 2.4—3.1 N {0.24—0.32 kgf, 0.53—0.70 lbf}N |
Standard forceK8 DOHC
3.2—4.3 N {0.32—0.44 kgf, 0.71—0.96 lbf}N
Standard forceB6 DOHC
4.7—5.8 N {0.47—0.60 kgf, 1.04—1.29 lbf}N
MinimumK8 DOHC
1.6—2.3 N {0.16—0.24 kgf, 0.36—0.52 lbf}N
MinimumB6 DOHC
2.4—3.1 N {0.24—0.32 kgf, 0.53—0.70 lbf}N