Repair and Diagnosis: Electrical: Starter: Description

A Bosch permanent magnet gear reduction starter is used on some 2.2L, 2.5L and 3.0L engines. See Figure. A planetary gear train transmits power between starter and pinion shaft. Six permanent magnets are used, eliminating potential field wire-to-frame shorts. A Nippondenso field coil gear reduction starter is used on some models equipped with 3.0L and 3.3L engines. See Figure.