Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Inspection
MAGNETIC SWITCH
Remove starter motor from vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Connect 12V battery to starter motor as shown in the figure. Check that pinion gear 
is driven out by magnetic switch.
Replace starter motor if pinion gear is not driven out.
Disconnect “M” terminal as shown in the figure. Check that pinion gear does not return to original position.
Replace starter motor if pinion gear returns.
Disconnect (-) wire from starter motor body as shown in the figure. Check that pinion gear returns to original position.
Replace starter motor if pinion gear does not return.
PINION PROTRUSION LENGTH
With pinion gear driven out by magnetic switch, push pinion gear back to remove slack and measure the clearance “L” between the front edge of the pinion gear and the pinion stopper 
.
Replace starter motor if the measurement value is not within specifications.
| Clearance “L” | : Refer to Starter Motor. |
PINION CLUTCH
Check pinion gear teeth.
Replace starter motor if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of ring gear teeth.)
Check to see if pinion locks in one direction and rotates smoothly in the opposite direction.
Replace starter motor if pinion is locked, rotates in both directions or unusual resistance is evident.
NO-LOAD TEST
Remove starter motor from vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Connect 12V battery and ammeter to starter motor as shown in the figure. Check no load current with pinion gear driven out and starter motor operating.
Replace starter motor if the measurement value is not within specifications
| No-load current | : Refer to Starter Motor. |
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
REMOVAL
Disconnect battery cable from negative terminal. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove engine under cover rear. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove front cross member. Refer ...
Other materials:
Welding (aluminum)
To repair a crack or a hole in a steel plate, welding is usually used. Either oxygen and acetylene gas welding, arc welding, or brazing is commonly used. For aluminum alloy panels, TIG or MIG welding, which use inert gases (argon gas) as a shield gas, are usually used. This is because aluminum alloy ...
Exploded View
Transfer assembly Rear oil seal : Vehicle front : Always replace after every disassembly. : Apply transfer fluid. ...
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)
FREEING TRAPPED VEHICLE
WARNING:
Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
Never allow anyone to stand near the towing line during the pulling operation.
Never spin the tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of the vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
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