Nissan Versa Sedan. Manual - part 772

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

1.

Cylinder block

2.

“B” terminal harness

3.

“S” terminal harness

4.

Starter motor

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Refer to 

PG-63, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to 

EM-25, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove “S” terminal nut and “S” terminal harness.
4. Remove “B” terminal nut and “B” terminal harness.
5. Remove oil filter. Refer to 

LU-11, "Removal and Installation"

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6. Remove starter motor bolts.
7. Remove starter motor from underneath the vehicle.

CAUTION:

Be careful to not damage surrounding parts when removing

starter motor from the vehicle.

: Front

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Be careful to tighten starter bolts, "S" terminal nut and “B” terminal nut to the specified torque.

• Install oil filter. Refer to 

LU-11, "Removal and Installation"

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• Clean battery terminals and battery cables to remove corrosion prior to connecting. 

• Ensure the battery cables are tightened to the specified torque. 

NOTE:

Reset electronic systems as necessary. 

Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION

Magnetic Switch Check

1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Refer to 

PG-63, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Disconnect “M” terminal of starter motor.

1.

Magnetic switch assembly

2.

Adjusting plate

3.

Shift lever set

4.

Center bracket (A)

5.

Yoke assembly

6.

Armature assembly

7.

Brush holder assembly

8.

Thrust washer

9.

Rear cover assembly

10. Internal gear 

11. Planetary gear

12. Pinion shaft

13. Packing

14. Thrust washer

15. Center bracket (C)

16. E-ring

17. Pinion assembly

18. Pinion stopper

19. Pinion stopper clip

20. Rubber seal

21. Gear case assembly

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3. Test continuity between “S” terminal (A) and switch body.

(B): "B" terminal

(C): "C" terminal

• Replace magnetic switch if continuity does not exist. 

4. Test continuity between “S” terminal (A) and “M” terminal (C).

(B): "B" terminal

• Replace magnetic switch if continuity does not exist. 

Pinion/Clutch Check

1. Inspect pinion teeth.

• Replace pinion if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check con-

dition of ring gear teeth.)

2. Inspect planetary gear teeth.

• Replace planetary gear if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also

check condition of armature shaft gear teeth.)

3. Check to see if pinion locks in one direction and rotates

smoothly in the opposite direction.

• Replace pinion assembly if it is locked or rotated in both direc-

tions or unusual resistance is evident. 

Brush Check

• Check brushes for excessive wear. 

• Replace brush holder assembly if the measurement value is less

than the specified value.

Brush Spring Check

SKIB9002E

SKIB9003E

SEL630BA

Minimum length of brush : Refer to 

STR-36

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• Check brush spring tension with brush spring detached from

brush.

• Replace brush holder assembly if the measurement value is less

than the specified value.

Brush Holder Check

1. Perform insulation test between brush holder (positive side) and

its base (negative side).

• Replace brush holder assembly if continuity does not exist. 

2. Check brush to see if it moves smoothly.

• If sliding surface is dirty, clean it.

• If brush holder is bent or damaged, replace brush holder

assembly.

Yoke Check

Magnet is secured to yoke by bonding agent. Check magnet for

cracks and to ensure it is secured to yoke. If damaged, replace yoke

assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not clamp yoke in a vise or strike it with a hammer.

Armature Check

1. Test continuity between two segments side by side.

• Replace armature assembly if continuity does not exist (1). 

2. Test insulation between each commutator bar and shaft.

• Replace armature assembly if continuity exists (2). 

Spring tension (with new brush)

: Refer to  

STR-36

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SEL015Z

SKIB0460E

SEL305H

SKIB0461E