Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Fig. 9 Checking pinion clearance
Pinion clearance should be checked after the motor has been disassembled and reassembled. To check, disconnect motor field coil
connector from solenoid terminal and insulate end. Connect one battery lead to solenoid switch terminal and the other lead to the solenoid
frame, Fig. 8. Using a jumper lead connected to the solenoid motor terminal, momentarily flash the lead to the solenoid frame. This will
shift the pinion into the cranking position until the battery is disconnected.
After energizing the solenoid with the clutch shifted toward the pinion stop retainer, push the pinion back toward the commutator end as far as
possible to take up any slack movement; then check the clearance with feeler gauge, Fig. 9.
