2001 Acura 3.2TLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Starter Specifications

STARTER SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Brush Length
Standard
Integra 0.59-0.61" (15.0-15.5 mm)
3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX 0.62-0.64" (15.8-16.2 mm)
3.5RL 0.71" (18.0 mm)
Minimum
Integra & 3.5RL 0.39" (10.0 mm)
3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX 0.43" (11.0 mm)
Commutator
Diameter
Standard
Integra 1.18-1.18" (29.9-30.0 mm)
3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX 1.10-1.11" (28.0-28.1 mm)
3.5RL 1.26-1.26" (31.9-32.1 mm)
Minimum
Integra 1.14" (29.0 mm)
3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX 1.08" (27.5 mm)
3.5RL 1.24" (31.5 mm)
Runout
Standard
3.5RL 0.002" (0.05 mm)
Except 3.5RL 0.001" (0.02 mm)
Maximum
3.5RL 0.004" (0.10 mm)
Except 3.5RL 0.002" (0.05 mm)
Mica Depth
Standard
Integra & 3.5RL 0.020-0.031" (0.5-0.8 mm)
3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX 0.016-0.020" (0.41-0.51 mm)
Minimum
Integra & 3.5RL 0.008" (0.02 mm)
3.2TL 0.006" (0.15 mm)
Spring Tension
Integra
1.2kW Starter 2.87-4.63 Lbs. (1.3-2.1 Kg)
1.4kW Starter 3.97-5.29 Lbs. (1.8-2.4 Kg)
3.2CL, 3.2TL & MDX 3.53-3.97 Lbs. (1.6-1.8 Kg)
3.5RL 6.55-8.49 Lbs. (3.0-3.9 Kg)
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