Removal
| WARNING | Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components. |
- Disconnect the negative battery cable with the following procedures: Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. (Scheme 1)
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the starter. (Scheme 2)
- Remove the starter bolts. (Scheme 3)
- Remove the starter.
Scheme 1
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
Installation
| CAUTION | Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems. |
- Install the starter. (Scheme 3)
- Install the starter bolts. Tighten to specification. See «FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-168596-S25295814382004111100000).
- Connect the electrical connectors to the starter. (Scheme 2) Tighten the battery terminal nut to specification. See «FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-168596-S25295814382004111100000).
- Connect the electrical connectors to the starter. Tighten the S terminal nut to specification. See «FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-168596-S25295814382004111100000).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. (Scheme 1) Tighten bolt to specification. See «FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-168596-S25295814382004111100000).
The PG-260D is a non-repairable starter motor. It has pole pieces that are arranged around the armature. Both solenoid windings are energized. The pull-in winding circuit is completed to the ground through the starter motor. The windings work together magnetically to pull and hold in the plunger. The plunger moves the shift lever. This action causes the starter drive assembly to rotate on the armature shaft spline as it engages with the flywheel ring gear on the engine. Moving at the same time, the plunger also closes the solenoid switch contacts in the starter solenoid. Full battery voltage is applied directly to the starter motor and it cranks the engine.
As soon as the solenoid switch contacts close, current stops flowing thorough the pull-in winding because battery voltage is applied to both ends of the windings. The hold-in winding remains energized; its magnetic field is strong enough to hold the plunger, shift lever, starter drive assembly, and solenoid switch contacts in place to continue cranking the engine. When the engine starts, pinion overrun protects the armature from excessive speed until the switch is opened.
When the ignition switch is released from the START position, the start relay opens and battery voltage is removed from the starter solenoid S terminal. Current flows from the motor contacts through both windings to the ground at the end of the hold-in winding. However, the direction of the current flow through the pull-in winding is now opposite the direction of the current flow when the winding was first energized.
The magnetic fields of the pull-in and hold-in windings now oppose one another. This action of the windings, along with the help of the return spring, causes the starter drive assembly to disengage and the solenoid switch contacts to open simultaneously. As soon as the contacts open, the starter circuit is turned off.