Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Service manual - part 547

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SST

S05064

ST–16

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

(b)

Using SST, tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
SST

09810–38140

Torque: 17 N·m (170 kgf·cm, 12 ft·lbf)

NOTICE:
If the nut is over tightened, it may cause cracks on the in-
side of the insulator.

6.

CLEAN CONTACT SURFACES OF CONTACT PLATE
AND PLUNGER

Clean the contact surfaces of the remaining contact plate and
plunger with a dry shop rag.
7.

REINSTALL MAGNETIC SWITCH END COVER

Install the plunger, new gasket, end cover with 3 bolts.

Torque: 2.5 N·m (26 kgf·cm, 23 in.·lbf)

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ST–17

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

REASSEMBLY

Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly (See page 

ST–5

).

HINT:
Before reassembling, use high–temperature grease to lubricate the bearings and gears.

ST01E–03

S05068

Terminal 50

Terminal C

Battery

S05065

Terminal C

Battery

Disconnect

S05066

Battery

Disconnect

S05067

Terminal 50

Terminal 30

Battery

Ammeter

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TEST

NOTICE:
These tests must be done within 3 to 5 seconds to avoid
burning out the coil.
1.

DO PULL–IN TEST

(a)

Disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal C.

(b)

Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown.
Check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.

2.

DO HOLD–IN TEST

With battery connected as above with the clutch pinion gear
out, disconnect the negative (–) lead from terminal C. Check
that the pinion gear remains out.

3.

INSPECT CLUTCH PINION GEAR RETURN

Disconnect the negative (–) lead from the switch body.
Check that the clutch pinion gear returns inward.

4.

DO NO–LOAD PERFORMANCE TEST

(a)

Connect the battery and ammeter to the starter as shown.

(b)

Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily with
the pinion gear moving out. Check that the ammeter
reads the specified current.
Specified current: 90 A or less at 11.5 V

ST01F–02

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ST–19

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page 

ST–19

).