Starting Motor Inspection: Spring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check brush springs for wear, damage or other abnormal conditions. Replace brush assembly if necessary.
Brush spring tension
Standard: 15 - 20 N.m (1.5 kgf - 2.0 kgf, 3.4 - 4.5 lbf)
Limit: 2.8 N (0.29 kgf, 0.63 lbf)