STARTING SYSTEM — STARTER Inspection (Brush, Yoke, Armature)

G-41prose procedure

Brush length specs differ by engine and transaxle (B6 DOHC, K8 DOHC MTX, K8 DOHC ATX).

If a brush is worn almost to or beyond the wear limit, replace all the brushes.

Type	B6 DOHC	K8 DOHC MTX	K8 DOHC ATX
Standard mm {in}	16 {0.7}	17.5 {0.69}	17.0 {0.67}
Minimum mm {in}	10 {0.4}	12 {0.5}	11.5 {0.46}

Standard mm {in}

B6 DOHC16 {0.7}

K8 DOHC MTX17.5 {0.69}

K8 DOHC ATX17.0 {0.67}

Minimum mm {in}

B6 DOHC10 {0.4}

K8 DOHC MTX12 {0.5}

K8 DOHC ATX11.5 {0.46}

1
Check for continuity between terminal M wire and brushes. Replace the yoke assembly if there is no continuity.
2
Check continuity between terminal M wire and yoke. Replace the yoke assembly if there is continuity.
3
Check if the field coil is loose. Replace the yoke assembly if it is.

1
Check continuity between the commutator and the core. Replace the armature if there is continuity.
2
Check continuity between the commutator and the shaft. Replace the armature if there is continuity.

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