Right-hand End Cover and Negative Brushes [A] Terminal Bolt and Positive Brushes [B]
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If there is not close to zero ohms, the brush lead has an open. Replace the brush plate assy.

Armature Inspection
Right-hand End Cover InspectionEvaporative Emission Control System (California
model only)
This system routes fuel vapors from
the fuel system into the running engine
or stores the vapors in a canister when
the engine is stopped. Although no adjustments
are required, a thorough visual
inspection must be made at the intervals
specified by the Periodic Maintenance
Chart.
Inspection
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Upper Crankcase Assembly
When installing the breather plate, replace the gasket [A]
with a new one.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the bolts [A] and tighten them.
Torque - Breather Plate Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Install the fitting [A] until it is bottomed ...
Check 2-3: Intake Air Temperature Inspection
Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor connector
[A] (see Intake Air Temperature Sensor Removal in the
Self-Diagnosis System chapter).
Connect the variable rheostat [B] to the R/BK lead [C] and
BR/BK lead [D] terminals.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Read the temperatur ...