Repair and Diagnosis: Electrical: Starter: Overhaul

Check commutator for out-of-round and proper amount of undercut. Replace or repair armature if not within specification. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS  table. Ensure brushes are not worn beyond wear line (outer line closest to commutator contact surface). Check pinion gap. See PINION GAP MEASUREMENT  under BENCH TESTING. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Direct Drive Starter

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