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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.

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