Starter — removal and installation (Mazda BT-50 (1))

Note: These vehicles are equipped with a 2.2 kW starter.

Check on the car

1. Make sure the battery is fully charged.

2. Turn the crankshaft with the starter and make sure that the starter operates smoothly, without any extraneous noise.

3. Connect a voltmeter and ammeter to the starter as shown in the figure.



4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is running.

• Nominal voltage - 11 V
• Nominal current - no more than 130 A

If the voltage or current is not within the specification, repair or replace the starter components.

Removal and installation

1. Remove the engine trim panel.

2. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.

3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

4. Remove the fuel filter assembly without disconnecting the hoses and hang it aside.

5. Move the throttle body mounting bracket to the side.

6. Remove the parts in the order they are numbered in the figure.



7. Installation of parts is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Checking the starter operation

1. Checking the pull-in winding of the traction relay.

Connect the positive battery cable to the starter "S" terminal (A) and the negative battery cable to the starter housing (ground) as shown in the figure. Make sure the pinion moves outward.

If the pinion gear does not extend, replace the traction relay assembly.



2. Check if the drive gear returns.

a) Disconnect the wire from the "M" terminal of the starter.

b) Connect the positive battery terminal wire to the starter terminal "M" (A), and the negative terminal wire to the starter housing (ground), as shown in the figure. Push out the pinion gear with a flat-head screwdriver and make sure that the pinion gear returns to its initial position (retracts).



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Replace the starter if necessary.

3. Check the drive gear clearance.

a) Connect the positive battery cable to the starter "S" terminal (A) and the negative battery cable to the starter housing (ground) as shown in the figure. Make sure the pinion moves outward.

Caution: Do not perform the test for more than ten seconds, otherwise the starter may be damaged.

b) Check the gear clearance when the pinion gear is extended.

• Nominal clearance - 0 mm

If necessary, adjust the gap with an adjusting washer (between the traction relay and the cover on the drive side).