Pinion Gap Inspection

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

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   CAUTION:

   • Applying power for more than 10 s can damage the starter. Do not apply power for more than 10 s.
2. Measure the pinion gap while the drive pinion is extended.

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• If not as specified, adjust with an adjustment washer (between drive housing front cover and magnetic switch).

Starter pinion gap 

0.5-2.0 mm {0.02-0.07 in}