Setting ring gear relevant to starter - AR03.30-P-4350AO

ENGINE 120 

Fig 1: Identifying Ring Gear Setting Relevant To Starter

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	Removing, installing
1	Remove starter
2	Set clearance of starter to ring gear with shims (2)	The specified arrangement of the starter to the ring gear is set by using shims (2) part no. 120 151 00 52. The specified clearance (dimension M) assures trouble-free engaging and disengaging of the starter pinion. When carrying out removal and installation work, pay attention to shims (2) and set clearance of contact surface of crankcase to starter.	*BE03.30-P-1001-04B
3	Install in the reverse order

TEST DATA OF STARTER RING GEAR

Number	Designation			Engine 120
BE03.30-P-1001-04B	Dimension "M"	Clearance of contact surface of starter at crankcase to front edge of starter ring gear	mm	25.6-26.5
		Fit shims	qty.	0
		Clearance of contact surface of starter at crankcase to front edge of starter ring gear	mm	24.6-25.5
		Fit shims	qty.	1
		Clearance of contact surface of starter at crankcase to front edge of starter ring gear	mm	23.6-24.5
		Fit shims	qty.	2
		Fig. see		AR03.30-P-4350AO