Lanos S Hatchback L4-1.6L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
35. Push the pinion back as far as possible to take up any movement, and check the clearance with a feeler gauge. The clearance should be 0.25 to
3.56 mm (0.01 to 0.14 inch).
Assembly Procedure
1. Clean all of the starter motor parts, but do not use grease-dissolving solvents for cleaning the armature and the field coils.
2. Lubricate the gears with lubricant. (Begin at Step 7 if proceeding with just the reassembly of the solenoid.)
3. If full disassembly of the starter and the solenoid was performed, begin reassembly by placing the gear support on the driveshaft assembly.
4. Install the drive and the pinion stop on the driveshaft.
5. Install the lock ring into the groove on the driveshaft and insert the collar.
6. Install the needle bearing.
7. Install the shift lever assembly with the plunger and the boot.
