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Commutator Check

  1. Place the armature on a pair of V-blocks, and check the deflection by using a dial gauge.

    Standard value: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) 

    Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) 

    Fig 1: Placing Armature On Pair V-Blocks
    G04271550Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Check the outer diameter of the commutator.

    Standard value: 29.4 mm (1.16 inch) 

    Minimum limit: 28.8 mm (1.13 inch) 

    Fig 2: Checking Outer Diameter Of Commutator
    G04271551Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Check the depth of the undercut between segments.

    Standard value: 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) 

    Minimum limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) 

    Fig 3: Checking Depth Undercut Between Segments
    G04271552Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.