Altima 2.5 L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2002)
Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection
Pinion/Clutch Check
1. Inspect pinion assembly teeth.
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Replace pinion assembly if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of ring gear teeth.)
2. Inspect planetary gears/planetary gear teeth.
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Replace planetary gears/planet gears if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of pinion shaft/drive shaft gear teeth.)
3. Check to see if pinion assembly locks in one direction and rotates smoothly in the opposite direction.
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If it locks or rotates in both directions, or if unusual resistance is evident, replace.