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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA19983.5RL SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALSTARTERSSTARTER SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
Starter Specifications
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Starter Specifications
STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Brush | ||||||
| Length (Standard) | ||||||
| Integra | 0.59-0.61" (15.0-15.5 mm) | |||||
| SLX | 0.63" (16.0 mm) | |||||
| 2.5TL | 0.62-0.64" (15.8-16.2 mm) | |||||
| 3.2TL | 0.59-0.61" (15.0-15.5 mm) | |||||
| 3.5RL | 0.71" (18.0 mm) | |||||
| Length (Minimum) | ||||||
| Integra | 0.39" (10.0 mm) | |||||
| SLX | 0.43" (11.0 mm) | |||||
| 2.5TL | 0.43" (11.0 mm) | |||||
| 3.2TL | 0.35" (9.0 mm) | |||||
| 3.5RL | 0.39" (10.0 mm) | |||||
| Spring Tension | ||||||
| Integra | ||||||
| 1.2kW Starter | 2.9-4.6 Lbs. (1.3-2.1 Kg) | |||||
| 1.4kW Starter | 4.0-5.3 Lbs. (1.8-2.4 Kg) | |||||
| SLX | (1) | |||||
| 2.5TL | 3.53-3.97 Lbs. (1.6-1.8 Kg) | |||||
| 3.2TL | 4.9-6.2 Lbs. (2.2-2.8 Kg) | |||||
| 3.5RL | 6.55-8.48 Lbs. (2.97-3.85 Kg) | |||||
| Commutator | ||||||
| Diameter (Standard) | ||||||
| Integra | 1.177-1.181" (29.9-30.0 mm) | |||||
| SLX | 1.30" (33.0 mm) | |||||
| 2.5TL | 1.102-1.106" (28.0-28.1 mm) | |||||
| 3.2TL | 1.374-1.378" (34.9-35.0 mm) | |||||
| 3.5RL | 1.256-1.264" (31.9-32.1 mm) | |||||
| Diameter (Minimum) | ||||||
| Integra | 1.14" (29.0 mm) | |||||
| SLX | 1.26" (32.0 mm) | |||||
| 2.5TL | 1.083" (27.5 mm) | |||||
| 3.2TL | 1.338" (34.0 mm) | |||||
| 3.5RL | 1.24" (31.5 mm) | |||||
| Runout (Standard) | ||||||
| Integra | 0.0008" (0.02 mm) | |||||
| SLX | 0.002" (0.05 mm) | |||||
| 2.5TL | 0.0008" (0.02 mm) | |||||
| 3.2TL | 0.0008" (0.02 mm) | |||||
| 3.5RL | 0.002" (0.05 mm) | |||||
| Runout (Maximum) | ||||||
| Integra | 0.002" (0.05 mm) | |||||
| SLX | 0.004" (0.1 mm) | |||||
| 2.5TL | 0.002" (0.05 mm) | |||||
| 3.2TL | 0.002" (0.05 mm) | |||||
| 3.5RL | 0.004" (0.1 mm) | |||||
| Mica Depth (Standard) | ||||||
| Integra | 0.02-0.03" (0.5-0.8 mm) | |||||
| SLX | 0.02-0.03" (0.5-0.8 mm) | |||||
| 2.5TL | 0.016-0.020" (0.4-0.5 mm) | |||||
| 3.2TL | 0.022-0.033" (0.55-0.85 mm) | |||||
| 3.5RL | 0.02-0.03" (0.5-0.8 mm) | |||||
| Mica Depth (Minimum) | ||||||
| Integra | 0.008" (0.2 mm) | |||||
| SLX | 0.008 (0.02 mm) | |||||
| 2.5TL | 0.006" (0.15 mm) | |||||
| 3.2TL | 0.008" (0.02 mm) | |||||
| 3.5RL | 0.008" (0.02 mm) | |||||
| No Load At 11 Volts | ||||||
| Maximum Amps | ||||||
| Integra | 90 | |||||
| SLX | 90 | |||||
| 2.5TL | 80 | |||||
| 3.2TL | 100 | |||||
| 3.5RL | 145 | |||||
| Minimum RPM | ||||||
| Integra | 3000 | |||||
| SLX | 2700 | |||||
| 2.5TL | 2600 | |||||
| 3.2TL | 2500 | |||||
| 3.5RL | 3300 | |||||
| Pinion Gap | ||||||
| 3.5RL | (1) | |||||
| Pinion Travel | ||||||
| SLX | ||||||
| Standard | 0.002" (0.05 mm) | |||||
| Maximum | 0.06" (1.5 mm) | |||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.