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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER L4-2.4L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORADJUSTMENTS
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC
Starter Motor: Adjustments
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Adjustments
PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal and M-terminal.
CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
3. Set the switch to "ON," and the pinion will move out.
4. Check the pinion-to-stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a feeler gauge.
Standard value: 0.5 - 2.0 mm (0.02 - 0.07 inch)
5. If the pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or removing gasket(s) between the magnetic switch and front bracket.
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the magnetic switch.
2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal and M-terminal.
CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
3. Set the switch to "ON," and the pinion will move out.
4. Check the pinion-to-stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a feeler gauge.
Standard value: 0.5 - 2.0 mm (0.02 - 0.07 inch)
5. If the pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or removing gasket(s) between the magnetic switch and front bracket.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.