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Load Test

  1. Install starter on bench tester. On manual transmission models, apply 4.7 ft. lbs. (6.2 N.m) torque to starter. With voltage adjusted to 8.5 volts, starter should rotate at 1180 RPM with current draw less than 230 amps.
  2. On automatic transmission models, apply 9.4 ft. lbs. (12.5 N.m) torque to starter. With voltage adjusted to 9 volts, starter should rotate at 880 RPM with current draw less than 370 amps.