FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Starter Brush: Testing and Inspection

Brush Holder Inspection:




Measure brush length. If not within the service limit, replace the armature housing and brush holder assembly.

Brush Length
Standard (New): 15.8-16.2 mm (0.62-0.64 in)
Service Limit :10.0 mm (0.39 in)

NOTE: To seat new brushes after installing them in their holders, slip a strip of #500 or #600 sandpaper, with the grit side up, over the commutator, and smoothly rotate the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be sanded to the same contour as the commutator.