Starter Motor
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NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bolt (2 off) |
| 2 | Heatshield |
| 3 | Starter motor solenoid |
| 4 | Starter solenoid electrical connection |
| 5 | Pinion gear |
| 6 | Battery electrical connection |
| 7 | Starter motor |
| 8 | Breather tube |
The starter motor is manufactured by Denso and is rated at 2.0 kW. The motor is geared directly to the pinion. The motor is a series wound motor with an overrunning clutch. The interior of the motor is ventilated through a breather tube attached to the underside of the motor housing.
The starter motor is located on the rear right side of the cylinder block and protrudes through an aperture to drive the drive plate via a ring gear. The motor is secured to the cylinder block by 2 bolts. Power to operate the motor is supplied from the battery. Power to operate the solenoid is supplied from the starter motor relay in the Engine Junction Box (EJB).