Pinion Gap Inspection

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Pull out the drive pinion with the battery positive voltage connected to terminal S and the starter body grounded.

Fig 1: Inspecting Pinion Gap
CAUTION:
- Applying power for more than 10 s can damage the starter. Do not apply power for more than 10 s.
Measure the pinion gap while the drive pinion is extended.

Fig 2: Measuring Pinion Gap
- If not as specified, adjust with an adjustment washer (between drive housing front cover and magnetic switch).
  Starter pinion gap
- 0 mm {0 in}