Santa Fe L4-2.4L (2001)
Starter Drive/Bendix: Adjustments
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES FOR PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the solenoid.
2. Connect a 12V battery between the S-terminal and the M terminal.
Fig. 4 Pinion Gap Adjustment (Part 1 Of 3)
3. The pinion will move out.
CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent the coil from burning.
Fig. 4 Pinion Gap Adjustment (Part 2 Of 3)
4. Check the pinion to 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.