Starter Drive/Bendix: Adjustments

SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES FOR PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT

Starter Components:

1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the solenoid.
2. Connect a 12 V battery the S-terminal and the M-terminal.

Fig. 4 Pinion Gap Adjustment (Part 1 Of 3):

3. The pinion should move out.

CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent the coil from overheating.

Fig. 4 Pinion Gap Adjustment (Part 2 Of 3):

4. Check the pinion for stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a feeler gauge.
Pinion gap: 0.5-2.0 mm (0.02-0.079 in.)




5. If the pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or removing gaskets between the solenoid and the front bracket.