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Starting System: Specifications Ford Focus I facelift

Starter 1 illustration ~207 words

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Starter motor bolt and stud bolt35
Starter solenoid battery cable nut12
Starter solenoid wire nut5
Power steering tube bracket nut20

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The function of the starting system is to crank the engine at a speed fast enough to allow the engine to start. Heavy cables, connectors and switches are used in the system because of the large currents required. The starting system consists of a gear reduced starter motor, battery, remote control switch (ignition switch) and relay.

Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle have a transmission range sensor attached to the circuit, which prevents operation of the starter motor unless NEUTRAL or PARK are selected.

Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a start inhibit switch in the starter control circuit, which prevents operation of the starter motor unless the clutch pedal is in the applied position.

The sequence of operation is as follows

  1. Ignition switch in the start position III
  2. Starter relay activated
  3. Voltage provided to the starter motor solenoid
  4. Starter solenoid engages the drive pinion to the ring gear
  5. Starter solenoid switches the battery current to the starter motor
  6. System remains engaged until the ignition switch is released

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number 73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent Alternator, Regulator, Battery and Starter Tester (ARBST) 010-00725 or equivalent

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Starting System

See also:
JACKING AND LIFTING